Analysis
Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign misadventures trigger another ratings downturn
South Korean administration’s efforts to bury embarrassing hot mic remark have only ensured it stays in the headlines
September 27, 2022
South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains
Two sides aligned on range of issues, but Yoon administration’s clumsy diplomacy could stand in way of better relations
September 26, 2022
South Korea and Japan take small step toward better ties at ‘informal summit’
While brief, Yoon Suk-yeol and Fumio Kishida’s meeting at UN marked first talks between countries’ leaders in years
September 23, 2022
Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit
South Korean president made little progress on thorny bilateral issues, as his foul language stole the show
September 22, 2022
Why the Yoon administration sees a powerful partner in Mongolia
South Korea looks to boost cooperation in natural resources, while Mongolia seeks to be mediator on North Korea issues
September 20, 2022
South Korea and China move to normalize diplomacy, even as Yoon looks West
Top Beijing official offered few alternatives to coax neighbor out of US orbit during recent visit to Seoul, expert says
September 19, 2022
South Korea has to follow US on Russia, but risks economic and security fallout
Seoul faces oil import regulations and closer Russia-North Korea ties, but opportunities to sell arms to a shaken Europe
September 15, 2022
Perceived threat of China tempers hostility between South Koreans and Japanese
Opinion polls show improving perceptions of neighbor in both democracies, though tensions could easily flare up again
September 13, 2022
South Korea reins in budget spending in face of demographic time bomb
While ROK still enjoys enviable fiscal position, cuts from Moon-era budget highs will likely hurt industry and poor
September 12, 2022
South Korea set to lose big if US and Iran can’t agree on new nuclear deal
Seoul agreed to expand economic relations with Tehran but was thwarted by Trump’s withdrawal from previous agreement
September 8, 2022
