Analysis
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
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region
August 25, 2022
Seoul avoids diplomatic disaster in forced labor dispute with Japan — for now
Supreme Court could still order Japanese firm to pay reparations, a move that would incite cycle of mutual retaliation
August 23, 2022
Why South Korea’s powerful economy is still considered a developing market
Status contributes to undervalued stocks, but Seoul has shown little interest in required reforms
August 22, 2022
Seoul wants to ban subterranean housing, but residents have few other options
Prohibiting semi-basement ‘banjiha’ apartments without offering affordable alternatives hurts city’s most vulnerable
August 19, 2022
Yoon urges South Korea and Japan to move on. But history keeps bubbling up.
Yoon stresses common North Korea threat in Liberation Day speech, but imminent forced labor ruling could derail efforts
August 15, 2022
