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Why South Korea faces an uphill battle in bid for Poland’s Orka sub program
Fierce competition and geography may hinder Seoul’s latest bid to elevate global defense presence
September 11, 2023
Yoon braces for political battle as he unveils dramatically scaled back budget
2024 proposal raises spending by least amount in nearly two decades, cutting R&D investment but hiking pension payouts
August 31, 2023
Despite trilateral show of unity at Camp David, biggest challenges remain ahead
Lingering nationalism and threat of Chinese backlash threaten to undermine agreements reached by US, ROK and Japan
August 21, 2023
Terror in South Korea: Knife attacks spur death penalty discussions
In the wake of violent crimes, nation seeks to navigate human rights with perceived necessity for severe punishment
August 4, 2023
A Democratic Party official’s remarks ignite debate on ageism in South Korea
Democratic Party’s reputation at stake after committee head refers to elderly as those ‘with a short future’
August 2, 2023
South Korea’s plan to curb protests set to face fierce backlash
Yoon administration says it seeks to maintain public order, but critics see effort to roll back basic democratic right
July 26, 2023
How testimony by opposition leader’s confidant impacts South Korean politics
Former deputy governor’s bombshell accusations may upend reconciliation between Lee Nak-yeon and Lee Jae-myung
July 20, 2023
Financial turbulence: Pilots’ strike threatens Asiana Airlines’ merger plans
Korean Air likely to negotiate with pilots as it could face liability for employee wage disputes post-merger
July 18, 2023
How South Korea’s transactional diplomacy threatens Indo-Pacific partnerships
The juggling of regional cooperation values and European economic interests could impact Seoul’s international standing
July 14, 2023
Why South Korea’s outreach to NATO could pose problems at home
Diplomacy toward bloc brings potential to expand Seoul’s export market, but risks relations with Beijing and Moscow
July 12, 2023
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