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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
Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election
Guilty ruling on election law violations raises stakes for Democratic Party leadership and deepens partisan conflicts
November 18, 2024
Science vs. Humanities: Why South Korean students switch their academic tracks
University admission strategies lead top science students to humanities, threatening South Korea’s tech growth
November 14, 2024
Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum
As public trust erodes, Yoon’s defensive response in 140-minute press conference raises more questions than it answers
November 8, 2024
Yoon’s Ukraine strategy confronts opposition push to restrict weapons exports
ROK lawmakers want to limit executive power to send arms, fearing fallout with Russia, but risk hurting defense industry
November 5, 2024
South Korea boosts drone arsenal with combat-proven Warmate UAVs from Poland
Acquisition of “suicide drones” marks a leap forward in Seoul’s push for advanced, attack-capable military technology
October 30, 2024
South Korea poised to expand ties with NATO as alliance turns to Indo-Pacific
ROK’s role in countering North Korea and strong defense industry boost value to NATO, but Seoul must balance China ties
October 25, 2024
Why the results of South Korea’s by-elections mask growing political fissures
Both major parties faced potent challenges in traditional strongholds, but experts say they’re unlikely to change tack
October 22, 2024
Unsung heroes of Korean literature demand more support and recognition
Translators face financial challenges and policy shifts despite playing a key role in promoting Korean voices abroad
October 17, 2024
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