Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a multi-part Korea Pro series aggregating South Korean presidential candidates’ official pledges, categorized by policy area. This article examines the candidates’ foreign policy and trade-related platforms.

South Korea’s four leading presidential candidates have presented sharply contrasting visions for the country’s security posture and international relations, reflecting fundamental differences in how they perceive threats and opportunities in Northeast Asia and beyond.

To provide a comprehensive view of each candidate’s foreign policy and security agenda, Korea Pro analyzed the official policy platforms each candidate submitted to the National Election Commission, focusing specifically on foreign relations,