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Rejecting refugees a missed chance for Seoul to stand up to Russian aggression
Yoon administration tiptoeing around ties with Moscow despite saying it wants to do more to defend democratic freedoms
October 18, 2022
South Korea’s response to falling birth rates shows the world what not to do
Government offers piecemeal subsidies while ignoring systemic issues like gender inequality, as demographic crisis looms
October 4, 2022
South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains
Two sides aligned on range of issues, but Yoon administration’s clumsy diplomacy could stand in way of better relations
September 26, 2022
How the war in Ukraine complicates South Korea’s nuclear export plans
Seoul scored major victory with successful bid to build Egyptian nuclear plant but now must work with Russian firm
September 6, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region
August 25, 2022
South Korea pivots to the Middle East, selling both weapons and K-pop cool
Saudi Arabia looks to Korea as it seeks to diversify away from oil, but human rights issues may limit cooperation
July 18, 2022
South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
Tokyo free to seek relation reset with Seoul after election win, but militarization push could derail cooperation
July 11, 2022
NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
Seoul’s participation reflects emerging threats it shares with Transatlantic alliance, as Beijing watches with suspicion
June 28, 2022
How Biden’s ‘Buy American’ rule harms the US-South Korea alliance
Allies have pledged to look for ways to keep trade barriers from impacting defense, but domestic politics is an obstacle
June 14, 2022
Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
Indirect aid would align Seoul with other liberal democracies, but memories of Chinese economic retaliation linger
June 1, 2022
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