Briefings
Japanese Prime Minister won’t seek reelection amid scandals, low approval
South Korea will closely monitor transition, seeking continuity in hard-won progress toward improved bilateral ties
August 15, 2024
South Korea’s cybersecurity law revisions may be too little too late
New regulations mandate quick reporting, but recent breaches expose critical gaps in South Korea’s cyber defenses
August 14, 2024
Yoon reshuffles security team amid rising regional tensions
Key appointments reflect administration’s focus on strengthening alliances and deterring regional threats
August 13, 2024
Bank of Korea faces policy dilemma amid global economic uncertainties
Central bank grapples with balancing growth support against currency stability amid declining swap rates
August 12, 2024
Seoul’s spy scandal exposes intelligence vulnerabilities
Defense ministry refers official to prosecution amid efforts to reform intelligence command and update espionage law
August 9, 2024
South Korea and the Philippines agree to boost ties
Manila’s defense pact with Tokyo, Beijing’s maritime assertiveness and brewing political feud complicate matters
August 8, 2024
South Korea’s Cabinet moves to veto contentious broadcasting bills
Clashes over broadcasting bills, labor rights and economic measures erode public’s confidence in the government
August 7, 2024
South Korea’s stock market sinks as US economic woes spark global sell-off
Financial Services Commission calls for proactive measures to address household debt and external economic pressures
August 6, 2024
Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea
UNC membership links European and Indo-Pacific security against North Korean and Russian military cooperation
August 5, 2024
South Korea’s export boom continues but domestic woes persist
Weak domestic demand and geopolitical factors threaten to derail the country’s 10-month export growth streak
August 2, 2024
