Analysis
Trump’s Iran peace deal spares South Korea from hardest choices
Agreement to open Strait of Hormuz ends crisis before Seoul discovered if it could sustain its balancing act
June 15, 2026
Europe’s new economic playbook gives South Korea a larger strategic role
The Brussels summit highlighted cooperation that reaches far beyond the original Korea-EU free trade deal
June 11, 2026
How Seoul’s election result triggered a fight for South Korea’s ruling party
The contest has become a debate over leadership style, party discipline and ties to President Lee Jae Myung
June 10, 2026
Uber and Naver’s Baemin ambitions put South Korea’s platform rules to test
Any deal would face scrutiny over market concentration, merchant fees, platform integration and data governance
June 9, 2026
Democratic victory masks deeper political battles already shaping 2030
Election strengthened Lee Jae Myung today, but raises new questions about succession, housing and opposition renewal
June 5, 2026
Ruling party dominates local elections but Seoul denies complete political sweep
Democratic Party expands control nationwide while Oh Se-hoon, Han Dong-hoon and party rivals gain new momentum
June 4, 2026
South Korea’s submarine push raises bigger questions about alliance roles
As Seoul expands military capabilities, Washington and Seoul are likely debating future security responsibilities
June 3, 2026
China’s outbound investment rules complicate South Korea’s AI ambitions
Meta-Manus cases shows how Beijing could use the new regulations to restrict use of its technology and talent overseas
June 2, 2026
Why a dormant South Korea-Japan military pact has returned to Seoul’s agenda
Ahn Gyu-back’s ACSA remarks reveal how OPCON, North Korea and alliance demands are reshaping defense debates
June 1, 2026
Bank of Korea confronts AI boom and inflation risks after leadership change
New Governor Shin Hyun-song faces overlapping challenges from energy shocks, chip costs and financial fragmentation
May 28, 2026
