Analysis
How Gordon Chang’s online megaphone amplifies right-wing Korean narratives in US
Conservative pundit has ramped up pro-Yoon commentary since martial law, and his warnings may have even reached Trump
December 3, 2025
One year on, South Korean conservatives are divided as ever about martial law
Violence at PPP rallies has exposed a raging debate over whether to apologize ahead of local elections, or double down
December 2, 2025
Why Coupang’s data disaster may have handed South Korea a regulatory cudgel
Data leak provides cover for aggressive regulations as US trade deal constrains new monopoly legislation
December 1, 2025
BOK faces narrow policy options as currency volatility tests growth, stability
Central bank holds policy rate steady at 2.5% as won’s depreciation constrains monetary freedom
November 27, 2025
Currency stability becomes test of credibility for US-South Korea alliance
New law links tariff reductions and capital deployment to won stability, creating consequences if volatility accelerates
November 26, 2025
Japan-China tensions expose limits of South Korea’s fragile thaw with Tokyo
Dispute over Taiwan undermines Seoul’s strategic ambiguity and reveals unresolved mistrust in ROK-Japan cooperation
November 25, 2025
Defense cooperation falters as Seoul and Tokyo clash over symbolic sovereignty
Refueling denial and drill cancellation reveal how nationalist pressure threatens operational readiness and US strategy
November 24, 2025
Nuclear submarines force issue of how far Seoul publicly aligns with US goals
US officials openly tie program to countering China, setting expectations that South Korea has sought to downplay
November 21, 2025
US approval of AI chip exports to Gulf states creates new risks for South Korea
Middle East chip approvals offer short term stability but impose compliance burdens and intensify rivalry with Taiwan
November 20, 2025
South Korea escapes Lone Star liability, but not the risk of lawsuits
Despite annulment of $273M payout, Seoul still faces task of improving regulatory clarity to attract foreign investors
November 19, 2025
