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Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability
With top defense posts vacant, trials of senior officials expose cracks in military readiness amid regional tensions
January 14, 2025
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
Why South Korea’s new defense tech law still leaves it vulnerable to espionage
Experts emphasize need to address systemic weaknesses in defense exports, not just strengthen legal deterrents
January 2, 2025
South Korea’s chaotic 2024: Impeachment, martial law and political upheaval
Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment caps a turbulent year of power struggles, corruption and constitutional challenges
December 23, 2024
Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration
How fake news, polarized politics and debunking efforts shaped the nation’s response to political turmoil
December 19, 2024
Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions
Experts warn of lasting damage to democratic norms as Yoon Suk-yeol faces mounting pressure to answer for his actions
December 9, 2024
Timeline: The swift rise and fall of martial law in South Korea
Yoon’s martial law sparks protests, opposition unity, accusations of undermining democracy and international concern
December 5, 2024
Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests
December 3, 2024
South Korea-Japan dispute over Sado mine casts shadow over bilateral ties
Divided commemorations for Korean forced laborers imperils growing cooperation, dampening Seoul’s optimism about Ishiba
November 26, 2024
South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense
DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps
November 21, 2024
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