Analysis
Geopolitical risks lurk as South Korea ramps up arms exports
ROK’s defense industry elevates economy but also forces Seoul into difficult positions between neighbors and partners
April 26, 2023
South Korea’s pension fund careens toward demographic cliff
Aging population threatens sustainability of system, forcing hard choices about retirement, immigration and more
April 25, 2023
Seoul’s foreign policy divisions bubble to surface after key adviser resigns
Reshuffle in national security office sets stage for politicking, which could come at expense of South Korea’s interests
April 24, 2023
Why the US-ROK summit will be an important litmus test for Yoon’s foreign policy
South Korea’s president will seek economic deals and security guarantees to justify his staunchly pro-US rhetoric
April 21, 2023
Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts
Seoul’s change of heart about role in the war has led some in Moscow to raise specter of arming North Korea in revenge
April 20, 2023
Prestige and money: Why South Korea hopes to host the 2030 World Expo in Busan
Second-largest Korean city could see major economic windfall, some claim, but faces steep competition from Riyadh
April 20, 2023
How South Korea’s K-Chips Act balances strategic priorities and foreign affairs
New law allows Seoul to adjust its trade interests to balance strategic priorities between the U.S. and China
April 19, 2023
Despite improved ROK-Japan ties, an intel alliance remains a step too far
A trilateral intelligence pact would help to counter North Korea, but distrust between Seoul and Tokyo stands in the way
April 18, 2023
Seize the day: Why young Koreans spend lavishly on luxuries, despite the costs
Experts warn of financial risks as social media and bleak economic outlook drive young people’s spending habits
April 17, 2023
How improved South Korea-Japan ties will impact the Indo-Pacific region
While both are focused on DPRK, Seoul has taken a less clear stance than Tokyo in alignment battle between US and China
April 14, 2023
