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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
Hardliner Jung Chung-rae elected Democratic Party leader, pledges swift overhaul
Ruling party’s new leader pushes prosecution, media and judicial reform while targeting opposition over martial law plot
August 13, 2025
Seoul-Tokyo goodwill grows among youth but historical tensions quietly persist
Shifting political landscapes in South Korea and Japan could reverse progress driven by security and generational shifts
August 5, 2025
South Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
August 1, 2025
