Analysis
Huang’s Nvidia exit and Lutnick’s precarious position raise stakes for Seoul
Uncertainty over chip giant’s future come as commerce secretary’s woes risk affecting Korean chip plants in China
November 13, 2026
Inside the Seoul circle using Lee’s Arctic push to bring Russia in from the cold
Song Young-gil’s network seeks renewed Kremlin ties, while European diplomats warn Seoul about sanctions and trust
November 13, 2026
AI deepfakes of North Korean troops expose South Korea’s crisis response risks
Fabricated border images spread internationally as Seoul faces questions about verifying military claims during a clash
November 12, 2026
Democratic Congress could protect US troops while delaying Seoul’s defense goals
Proposed OPCON reporting rules may constrain command transfer as nuclear submarine and fuel talks remain unresolved
November 11, 2026
South Korea’s DMZ access push puts UN Command’s armistice powers to the test
Three ruling party-sponsored bills seek greater control over civilian entry, but Seoul and the UNC disagree on authority
November 10, 2026
Korea Foundation’s US office registers under FARA, then terminates filing
DOJ recommendation prompted retrospective disclosure of 2021-2024 activities as foundation continues US grantmaking
November 10, 2026
South Korea moves to incentivize marriage, but neglects issues facing the unwed
Removing financial obstacles could help boost birth rate, even as inheritance law leaves unregistered couples exposed
November 9, 2026
North Korea’s cluster warheads put South Korea’s wartime resilience to test
Allied airfield drills and civilian backup plans offer safeguards, but unexploded bomblets could delay operations
November 6, 2026
Seoul’s $350B US investment pledge faces a second set of rules in Congress
Korean law demands commercial returns, but a Democratic bill would prioritize U.S. jobs, suppliers and new disclosures
November 5, 2026
Binance’s $6.36B hack exposes gaps in South Korea’s financial cyber defenses
Seoul has tightened penalties after repeated breaches, but gaps in sharing attack warnings leave financial firms exposed
November 3, 2026
