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South Korea stands at diplomatic crossroads as Yoon’s approval rating plummets
ROK president’s domestic challenges risk derailing his foreign policy initiatives, increasing uncertainty in near term
October 20, 2023
Why halting KF-21 collaboration with Jakarta could cost Seoul more than money
Dispute with Indonesia risks South Korea’s finances, regional ties and aerospace industry credibility
October 17, 2023
How US waivers for South Korea’s chips supply to China masks its tech quandary
Amid US-China tech tension, South Korea’s semiconductor waivers bring short-term relief but long-term strategic dilemmas
October 13, 2023
What the Hamas attacks against Israel mean for South Korea
ROK backed US-Iran deal that saw transfer of billions in assets, possibly freeing up resources for coordinated assault
October 9, 2023
South Korea faces economic inflection point as debt and monetary challenges loom
Bank of Korea is grappling with how to handle interest rates, seeking to tackle inflation without knee-capping growth
October 3, 2023
Navigating uncertainty: How threats of US shutdown shape ROK strategic calculus
Unpacking the ripple effects of US political turmoil on South Korea’s economic, defense and diplomatic ties
October 2, 2023
Yoon signals priorities with defense minister pick, and sets up political fight
Shin Won-sik has attracted strong domestic opposition, but embodies president’s push to boost ties with US and Japan
September 28, 2023
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
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