Analysis
How South Korea’s ruling party wagered parliamentary norms for legislative speed
DP’s committee takeover gives the government a faster legislative path while betting voters will reward results in 2028
July 9, 2026
South Korea bets on NATO integration as Europe rewrites defense rules
Rather than chasing individual arms deals, Seoul is pursuing deeper industrial integration in Europe’s defense market
July 8, 2026
South Korea’s Network Act moves cyber risk squarely into the corporate boardroom
New rules require executives and boards to take direct responsibility for cybersecurity failures and breach response
July 7, 2026
How the Coupang dispute became a test of South Korea’s regulatory sovereignty
GOP lawmakers and White House challenge Seoul’s enforcement process itself, not merely the fine imposed on Coupang
July 6, 2026
South Korea’s drone overhaul aims to prepare its military for a new era of war
Seoul’s plan prioritizes mass-produced drones and command reform, but experts say doctrine will determine success
July 3, 2026
Canada’s submarine decision will reveal how resilient Seoul-Ottawa ties are
The procurement decision will test whether both countries can separate defense contracts from strategic partnership
July 2, 2026
South Korea’s AI megaprojects face their biggest threat: physical reality
Seoul’s AI blueprint hinges on whether the state can deliver power, talent and infrastructure at unprecedented scale
July 1, 2026
The Black Sea’s drone war offers South Korea a warning about Its naval future
Cheap drones and missiles are changing maritime warfare, raising questions about how South Korea should adapt its navy
June 29, 2026
South Korea’s military AI ambitions hinge on solving problems software can’t fix
Seoul wants a platform like Palantir’s Gotham, but experts warn data, budgets and bureaucracy remain major obstacles
June 26, 2026
Why South Korea’s AI boom is making its stock market harder to stabilize
Frequent sidecars and circuit breakers reflect structural changes as AI capital flows increasingly drive the KOSPI
June 25, 2026
