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Making sense of the sudden resignation of South Korea’s national security chief
Kim Sung-han’s sudden departure shows an anxious ROK president seemingly willing to break off ties at moment’s notice
March 30, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol’s task: Convincing South Koreans it’s OK to get along with Japan
Japan’s decision to lift export curbs could benefit ROK chip firms, but Yoon faces opposition to his outreach to Tokyo
March 17, 2023
Yoon travels to Tokyo seeking reset between South Korea and Japan
Historical disputes derailed ties for years, but whether they improve largely depends on reciprocity from Kishida
March 16, 2023
Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
Oh Se-hoon has outsized political influence that could shape ROK debate on nukes — and boost his presidential ambitions
March 15, 2023
South Korean exporters face uphill battle as EU mulls raw materials law
Europe’s answer to Inflation Reduction Act could force shift in facilities and supply lines that few firms can afford
March 13, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to the US could be his greatest challenge yet
Beset by trade disagreements with US and deteriorating economy, Yoon must deliver results ahead of next year’s election
March 10, 2023
Why South Korea’s new ruling party leader faces difficult days ahead
Kim Gi-hyeon faces corruption allegations and will have to win over those who view him as too close to president
March 8, 2023
South Korea has good reason to reconsider costs of providing weapons to Ukraine
US and its allies are nudging Seoul to arm Kyiv, and some experts say Russia will have limited ability to retaliate
March 6, 2023
Why South Korea is grumbling about new US chip restrictions on China
ROK semiconductor firms may lose billions if unable to utilize recent factory investments throughout supply chains
March 2, 2023
South Korea’s opposition leader avoids arrest, but his party isn’t celebrating
National Assembly votes to save Lee Jae-myung by single vote, revealing many within his party want to see him jailed
February 28, 2023
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