Analysis
Successful Redback delivery poses risk and reward for Korea’s defense industry
The Redback was explicitly designed for the international market, meaning there are no domestic units ready for delivery
July 31, 2023
How US-South Korea Nuclear Consultative Group portends a new era of diplomacy
Leaders from the US, South Korea and Japan seek to bolster defense alliances amid escalating regional security concerns
July 27, 2023
South Korea’s plan to curb protests set to face fierce backlash
Yoon administration says it seeks to maintain public order, but critics see effort to roll back basic democratic right
July 26, 2023
How India’s economic rise portends a new era of Indo-Korean relations
India’s ascent makes it a prime strategic partner, but ROK and India must commit to enhancing strategic partnership
July 25, 2023
How the K-Rice Belt symbolizes South Korea’s economic aspirations in Africa
The project paves the way for wider economic agreements, strengthening international ties between South Korea and Africa
July 24, 2023
US boosts extended deterrence visibility to ensure reciprocal assurances
NCG meeting and USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan occur amid South Korean debates about independent nuclear capability
July 21, 2023
How testimony by opposition leader’s confidant impacts South Korean politics
Former deputy governor’s bombshell accusations may upend reconciliation between Lee Nak-yeon and Lee Jae-myung
July 20, 2023
Recent infanticide cases expose challenges single mothers face in South Korea
Tightening laws and penalties for infant abandonment belie complex and deeper societal issues that are being overlooked
July 19, 2023
Financial turbulence: Pilots’ strike threatens Asiana Airlines’ merger plans
Korean Air likely to negotiate with pilots as it could face liability for employee wage disputes post-merger
July 18, 2023
The cost of labor: Foreign workers face workplace hazards in South Korea
Rising incidents of migrant worker deaths spotlight systemic inadequacies and discrimination in Korea’s labor market
July 17, 2023
