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Jang Dong-hyeok’s greatest strength may be the People Power Party’s weakness
Opposition leader has failed to broaden party’s appeal, but internal divisions make immediate leadership change unlikely
August 6, 2026
South Korea’s KDDX destroyer is finally moving, but its hardest test starts now
Hanwha Ocean inherits HD HHI’s design after years of legal conflict, putting execution and integration under scrutiny
August 4, 2026
South Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for August 2026
July 31, 2026
South Korea’s prosecution reform faces political reckoning over police failures
DP says stronger safeguards can replace prosecutors’ direct investigative role, but recent cases have intensified doubts
July 23, 2026
South Korea’s drone buildup may outpace the networks needed to fight with it
The military is expanding procurement, but experts say integration, specialist units and defenses are lagging behind
July 21, 2026
South Korea’s naval exports face a tougher political test after Canada
Next generation of submarine contracts will reward suppliers that offer enduring security and industrial partnerships
July 17, 2026
South Korea’s military academy overhaul faces scrutiny as details remain elusive
The plan would transform officer training, but critics say the government has yet to justify its biggest defense reform
July 15, 2026
How South Korea’s ruling party wagered parliamentary norms for legislative speed
DP’s committee takeover gives the government a faster legislative path while betting voters will reward results in 2028
July 9, 2026
South Korea’s drone overhaul aims to prepare its military for a new era of war
Seoul’s plan prioritizes mass-produced drones and command reform, but experts say doctrine will determine success
July 3, 2026
South Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2026, and key outlook for July 2026
June 30, 2026
