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Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
Analysis

Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan

Trump’s Indo-Pacific pivot leaves Seoul little room to object, but it has leverage to bargain for strategic returns

Why South Korea will concede to US plans to use troops on peninsula for Taiwan
John LeeJohn Lee April 24, 2025
China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion
Analysis

China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion

While Beijing installs platforms, Seoul balances trade, alliance and leadership vacuum as it weighs cost of pushing back

China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion
John LeeJohn Lee April 23, 2025
South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Analysis

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map

Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
John LeeJohn Lee April 22, 2025
Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote
Analysis

Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote

South Korean voters abandon ideological loyalties as centrist pivot boosts Lee Jae-myung’s lead before snap election

Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Analysis

South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election

Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City

South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Analysis

From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race

Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism

From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim April 17, 2025
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Analysis

Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action

Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect

Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Jack GreenbergJack Greenberg April 16, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Analysis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile

Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis

Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy April 15, 2025
Acting president emerges as top conservative as PPP scrambles to avoid collapse
Analysis

Acting president emerges as top conservative as PPP scrambles to avoid collapse

Han Duck-soo’s viability surges as conservatives weigh unity candidate to counter Lee Jae-myung’s overwhelming lead

Acting president emerges as top conservative as PPP scrambles to avoid collapse
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh April 14, 2025
Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over
Analysis

Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over

Seoul gets a 90-day reprieve, but faces lasting risks from broken trade rules and US unpredictability

Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over
John LeeJohn Lee April 10, 2025
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