Analysis
As Seoul joins NATO cyber group, Chinese propagandist threatens Ukraine ‘path’
Threatening to invade South Korea will do little to improve the image of China among the ROK public
May 6, 2022
South Korea-Japan ties will improve under Yoon, but not as much as US wants
While the president-elect can heal some of the damage of the Moon years, colonial-era animosities still poison relations
May 5, 2022
The rocky shoals on which Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign policy could shipwreck
New ROK president will have to navigate US, China and North Korea policies, with few options that make all sides happy
May 4, 2022
It’s time for South Korea to embrace tactical nuclear weapons to defend itself
North Korea’s recent weapons tests dramatically tip the scale in its favor. Seoul cannot be caught flat-footed.
May 3, 2022
How politicization of South Korea’s COVID-19 response has undercut its successes
Moon administration has failed to adapt its approach to address changing situation and economic pain, experts say
May 3, 2022
What South Koreans care about most as Yoon Suk-yeol enters office
Incoming president faces sizable hurdles to domestic agenda but will have a freer hand to improve ties with Japan
May 3, 2022
What to expect from the South Korean economy under Yoon Suk-yeol
Inflation not particularly high in the country, but long-term trends point to serious risk of stagnation under Yoon
May 2, 2022
