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The Rising Sun will rise again? ROK fears of Japanese militarism linger on
Controversy over South Korea’s attendance at Japan’s fleet review reflects precarious efforts to improve relations
November 9, 2022
Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power spells trouble for South Korea
China doubled down on competition with US at party congress, jeopardizing 30 years of fruitful cooperation with Seoul
October 27, 2022
King Kakao: Tech giant fights to keep its crown after server outage scandal
Company behind South Korea’s main messenger faces regulation to ensure such incidents don’t threaten national security
October 21, 2022
Yoon moves to scrap gender ministry in appeal to anti-feminist supporters
Closing ministry would mark a step backward for South Korean women, though opposition party could block president’s plan
October 13, 2022
How Russia’s brain drain could be South Korea’s gain
Government says it wants to attract highly skilled workers, even if public mostly opposed to long-term immigration
October 6, 2022
Harris and Yoon all smiles, but future trouble may lurk for US and South Korea
The allies appear to be at odds on U.S. tax credits for South Korean EVs, gender equality, and the Taiwan issue
September 29, 2022
Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit
South Korean president made little progress on thorny bilateral issues, as his foul language stole the show
September 22, 2022
South Korea has to follow US on Russia, but risks economic and security fallout
Seoul faces oil import regulations and closer Russia-North Korea ties, but opportunities to sell arms to a shaken Europe
September 15, 2022
South Korea set to lose big if US and Iran can’t agree on new nuclear deal
Seoul agreed to expand economic relations with Tehran but was thwarted by Trump’s withdrawal from previous agreement
September 8, 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
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