Analysis
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
Seoul mayor’s redevelopment plans risk gutting the city’s cultural heritage
Oh Se-hoon seeks to reign in housing prices and foster business growth but faces local opposition to renovation efforts
September 7, 2022
How the war in Ukraine complicates South Korea’s nuclear export plans
Seoul scored major victory with successful bid to build Egyptian nuclear plant but now must work with Russian firm
September 6, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol rejects three nos deal with China in words, but not actions
Seoul appears wary of angering Beijing by openly violating Moon-era agreement, but ambiguous approach also carries risks
September 5, 2022
Try as it might, South Korea can’t escape tensions over Taiwan
Washington wants Seoul to take stand against Beijing’s aggression, but China sees Korea as US base for island’s defense
September 2, 2022
South Korea’s defense industry looks to Europe with major Polish arms deal
Defense ties in region will require greater ROK interest in security situation and decisive approach to Russia
September 1, 2022
Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
Inflation Reduction Act casts doubt over Washington’s commitment to multilateralism and economic security of its allies
August 30, 2022
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say
August 29, 2022
