Analysis
Lee Jae-myung slows nuclear expansion while backing reactor exports abroad
South Korea’s new energy strategy curbs domestic growth but supports export deals in Europe and beyond
July 10, 2025
Ukraine offers South Korea entry to Europe’s defense core — but at a price
Joint ventures with European firms could cement Seoul’s role in NATO but risks legal, political and strategic backlash
July 9, 2025
South Korea faces no-win dilemma over China’s Victory Day invitation
How Seoul handles Beijing’s invitation could reshape perceptions among allies and adversaries alike, experts say
July 8, 2025
South Korea’s AI centralization plan risks backfire without institutional buy-in
Efforts to sideline the finance ministry and empower technocrats face untested leadership and delivery risks
July 7, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s unscripted presser signals policymaking will start from the mic
South Korean president’s remarks reflected a preference for fast, top-down governance over ministry white papers
July 3, 2025
Donald Trump’s new tariff threat to Japan sounds alarm bells in South Korea
Veteran ROK negotiators return to negotiate Washington’s trade measures, but past playbooks may no longer apply
July 2, 2025
South Korea’s market surge defies grim economic and trade fundamentals
KOSPI surges above 3,130 as investors ignore GDP downgrade, rate cuts, demographic decline and fiscal constraints
July 1, 2025
Beijing’s cloud push in Seoul risks undermining US-South Korea tech cooperation
Alibaba Cloud gains ground in ROK, deepening China’s ties with Korean firms despite US calls for digital decoupling
June 26, 2025
Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties
Ishiba signaled respect to South Korea, but his uncertain political future highlights fragility of bilateral cooperation
June 25, 2025
Hyundai’s Finland nuclear deal highlights contradictions in ROK energy policy
South Korea is gaining industrial ground in Europe even as Lee Jae-myung administration slashes domestic nuclear funding
June 24, 2025
