Analysis
Why a local by-election in Seoul spells trouble for Yoon Suk-yeol administration
The opposition’s landslide win highlights waning support for Yoon, especially among young and middle-class voters
October 24, 2023
Why South Korea’s arms export boom faces geopolitical hurdles
Seoul’s defense export aspirations face hurdles amid differing motivations and industrial strengths in target regions
October 23, 2023
South Korea stands at diplomatic crossroads as Yoon’s approval rating plummets
ROK president’s domestic challenges risk derailing his foreign policy initiatives, increasing uncertainty in near term
October 20, 2023
Why South Korea’s operating room surveillance is igniting controversy
Growing distrust in medical community leads to law mandating cameras in operating rooms, sparking a national debate
October 19, 2023
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
