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Drone incursions against NATO highlight South Korea’s lingering vulnerability
While Poland downed Russian UAVs, Seoul still lags behind in efforts to stop North Korea’s battlefield-tested drones
September 23, 2025
South Korea’s drone warrior plan faces hurdles beyond training and hardware
Experts warn Seoul’s initiative may stall without institutional reform, feedback loops and doctrinal flexibility
September 17, 2025
Favorability divide widens between South Korea and Japan amid Tokyo turmoil
Poll shows rising South Korean goodwill but entrenched Japanese skepticism, complicating Lee Jae-myung’s outreach
September 12, 2025
Air Force general tapped to top military post in sweeping post-martial law reset
Jin Yong-sung’s nomination signals Lee Jae-myung’s push for reform, OPCON progress and restored civilian control
September 8, 2025
South Korea eyes strategic win with submarine pitch to Greece
Hanwha’s KSS-III bid targets German dominance, navigating Greek politics and Turkish backlash risks
September 2, 2025
South Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to 29, 2025, and key outlook for September 2025
September 1, 2025
Lee-Ishiba summit signals unity but fails to narrow gaps on China and history
South Korea and Japan pledged deeper ties, but policy divides and weak frameworks risk reducing summit to symbolism
August 25, 2025
Cho Kuk’s return after pardon tests South Korea’s progressive coalition unity
Public backlash, shifting polls and policy divergence raise risk of fragmentation before 2026 and 2028 elections
August 22, 2025
South Korea’s military reform risks weakening counterintelligence operations
Experts warn that dispersing counterintelligence functions could hinder readiness against DPRK, China and Russia
August 20, 2025
South Korea signals rapprochement with Japan, but path ahead remains fraught
Lee Jae-myung’s Liberation Day speech signals shift, but sustained progress hinges on concrete diplomatic structure
August 15, 2025
