Analysis
South Korea debates equity of military exemption for elite athletes and artists
The ongoing debate over conscription privileges for certain individuals challenges perceptions of fairness and merit
October 18, 2023
Why halting KF-21 collaboration with Jakarta could cost Seoul more than money
Dispute with Indonesia risks South Korea’s finances, regional ties and aerospace industry credibility
October 17, 2023
South Korea’s nuclear crossroads: Weighing Seoul’s options beyond US deterrence
Fears of abandonment have spurred quest for stronger nuclear assurances, but ROK faces dearth of alternative partners
October 16, 2023
How US waivers for South Korea’s chips supply to China masks its tech quandary
Amid US-China tech tension, South Korea’s semiconductor waivers bring short-term relief but long-term strategic dilemmas
October 13, 2023
FTA signing: South Korea and Philippines at a crossroads
Amid celebration, the agreement signals upcoming tests in implementation and diplomacy
October 12, 2023
How South Korea can respond to warming North Korea-Russia relations
As North Korea and Russia deepen ties, South Korea, with US and Japan, must navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape
October 11, 2023
Renewed diplomacy: Summitry amid tensions between China, South Korea and Japan
As the ROK and Japan move closer to the U.S., Beijing seeks to recalibrate its strategies for influence in East Asia
October 10, 2023
What the Hamas attacks against Israel mean for South Korea
ROK backed US-Iran deal that saw transfer of billions in assets, possibly freeing up resources for coordinated assault
October 9, 2023
Between protection and prosecution: South Korea’s self-defense paradox
Amid recent violent attacks sparking demand for self-defense equipment, experts weigh in on “justifiable defense”
October 6, 2023
Why South Korea’s new indigenous missile interceptor can’t replace THAAD
ROK military seeks to deploy L-SAM system by 2027 to 2028, but experts say it will need to be used alongside US assets
October 5, 2023
