Analysis
South Korea eyes strategic win with submarine pitch to Greece
Hanwha’s KSS-III bid targets German dominance, navigating Greek politics and Turkish backlash risks
September 2, 2025
South Korea’s Yellow Envelope Act cements labor-first regulatory era
With weak opposition and DP dominance, businesses face lasting compliance, litigation and competitiveness risks
August 29, 2025
South Korea’s pay-to-play deal with Trump anchors firms in a risky US economy
Signs of slowing growth and Trump’s politicization of Federal Reserve raise long-term risks for ROK firms
August 28, 2025
Trump-Lee summit prompts Beijing warning on US-South Korea alignment
China state media says Seoul risks ‘tying its destiny’ to US and abandoning pragmatic dual-track strategy with Beijing
August 27, 2025
Trump’s social media post nearly derails first White House summit with Lee
South Korean president’s flattery contained tensions, but disinformation networks show risks to alliance stability
August 26, 2025
Lee-Ishiba summit signals unity but fails to narrow gaps on China and history
South Korea and Japan pledged deeper ties, but policy divides and weak frameworks risk reducing summit to symbolism
August 25, 2025
Cho Kuk’s return after pardon tests South Korea’s progressive coalition unity
Public backlash, shifting polls and policy divergence raise risk of fragmentation before 2026 and 2028 elections
August 22, 2025
Hidden clause in US nuclear deal puts South Korea’s industrial autonomy at risk
Reported clause granting 50-year oversight and royalties raises sovereignty concerns as KHNP competes for reactor bids
August 21, 2025
South Korea’s military reform risks weakening counterintelligence operations
Experts warn that dispersing counterintelligence functions could hinder readiness against DPRK, China and Russia
August 20, 2025
South Korea turns to Kang Kyung-wha to anchor US alliance in the Trump era
Veteran diplomat’s success hinges on rallying support from Congress, Pentagon and businesses before policy shocks land
August 19, 2025
