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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim

Jeongmin Kim is Executive Director at Korea Risk Group, based in Seoul. She covers inter-Korean relations and North and South Korean foreign and military affairs. Kim has covered the 2022 ROK presidential election on the ground, and prior to joining NK News, she worked for the CSIS Korea Chair in Washington D.C. and Reuters news agency’s Seoul bureau.

Analysis

Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict

Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 18, 2025
Analysis

Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus

Lee installs Wi Sung-lac and Lee Jong-seok despite past clashes over US alliance policy, testing pragmatic cooperation

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 13, 2025
Analysis

Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration

From alliance signals to fiscal moves, the first month will test the next government’s capabilities and priorities

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimJune 3, 2025
Month In Review

South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025

Analysis

Where South Korea’s candidates stand on foreign policy: All you need to know

Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo propose competing approaches to deterrence, diplomacy and alliance management

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 30, 2025
Analysis

Climate, energy and regional development divide South Korea’s presidential race

Candidates split on nuclear, coal phase-out, climate justice funding and regional infrastructure investment

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 27, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care

Presidential contenders offer conflicting visions of how to manage aging, inclusion and inequality

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 26, 2025
Analysis

From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract

Presidential candidates diverge on how to address social demands and fiscal pressure rising from demographic crunch

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 23, 2025
Analysis

South Korean presidential candidates’ defense platforms diverge by ideology

Lee backs OPCON transfer, Kim echoes Yoon’s nuclear doctrine, Lee Jun-seok targets personnel and Kwon rejects hard power

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 22, 2025
Analysis

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy

Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution

Jeongmin KimJeongmin KimMay 21, 2025
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