Briefings
South Korea and Cambodia forge strategic partnership to boost ties
Agreements on defense, trade and infrastructure aim to expand cooperation between the two nations
May 17, 2024
US tariffs on China could boost South Korean EV and battery exports
Upcoming trilateral meeting with Japan and China will likely focus on trade tensions and South Korea’s position
May 16, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol courts opposition support with labor reform proposal
South Korean president’s proposal may gain opposition support but could weaken organized labor
May 15, 2024
Yoon administration faces pressure amid Japan’s Naver move
Opposition’s calls for a firm response to protect South Korean corporations from overseas complicates Seoul’s calculus
May 14, 2024
Foreign ministers of South Korea, China pave way for crucial trilateral meeting
Cho Tae-yul and Wang Yi set to discuss thorny bilateral relations, regional issues ahead of upcoming summit
May 13, 2024
Yoon emphasizes economic growth, pension in first press meeting in 21 months
South Korean president’s economic promises include pension increase, tax abolition; faces political hurdles
May 10, 2024
South Korea pledges $7.1 billion to help battery makers reduce China dependence
Two-year grace period for graphite offers relief, but challenges remain in diversifying supply chains
May 9, 2024
South Korea courts Australia with advanced frigate technology
South Korea presents cutting-edge frigates to strengthen military ties with Australia but faces competition from Japan
May 8, 2024
South Korea faces financial burden as Indonesia seeks to cut KF-21 costs
Jakarta’s offer to pay one-third of original amount threatens joint project’s future and bilateral trust
May 7, 2024
Diplomatic tensions rise as Japan targets Korean tech giant’s chat app stake
Demand for divestment over data security concerns echoes U.S. TikTok ban, highlights growing tech nationalism
May 6, 2024
