Analysis
Lee Jae-myung’s rise fuels US fears of a pro-China shift in South Korea’s policy
US conservatives remain wary of Lee’s past remarks on China, but experts urge a more nuanced view ahead of elections
February 13, 2025
South Korea’s opposition faces chaos if Lee Jae-myung is barred from running
Legal battles threaten Lee’s candidacy, leaving room for alternative DP candidates to emerge ahead of the next election
February 12, 2025
Trump’s tariffs hit South Korean steel hard as US trade war expands
With no quota relief, South Korea braces for economic fallout from the return of aggressive protectionism
February 11, 2025
Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warily
Japan secures stronger security and economic commitments while South Korea risks marginalization amid leadership turmoil
February 10, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s China pivot could reshape South Korea’s trade and security
Facing US tariffs and China’s export controls, Lee must navigate economic pragmatism without jeopardizing alliance
February 7, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles
Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military
February 6, 2025
South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts
Economic pragmatism could replace Yoon’s ideological diplomacy as Seoul navigates energy, trade and security concerns
February 5, 2025
Yoon’s impeachment trial nears verdict as political stakes continue to rise
With four hearings left, South Korea’s Constitutional Court faces pressure to rule on Yoon’s fate before mid-April
February 4, 2025
South Korea’s opposition stumbles as conservative support surges
The Democratic Party loses momentum as impeachment proceedings rally conservative voters around embattled ruling party
January 31, 2025
DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security
North Korea and China could use nonproprietary AI like R1 to boost capabilities in cyberwarfare, disinformation and more
January 30, 2025
