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US interceptor shortages test reliability of THAAD coverage in South Korea
Rising missile demand and limited production capacity may constrain replenishment timelines for South Korea defenses
March 19, 2026
South Korea’s June 3 local elections timeline from primaries to vote
Key dates from NEC procedures to party nominations and early voting ahead of nationwide local elections on June 3
March 17, 2026
South Korea constitutional reform debate returns amid doubts over timing
Assembly Speaker proposes limited amendment referendum with June elections as political momentum from crisis fades
March 13, 2026
Lee taps Park Hong-keun to lead Korea’s new budget ministry in fiscal shift
Four-term lawmaker and Lee ally takes charge of revived planning ministry as Seoul centralizes fiscal strategy
March 10, 2026
South Korea’s June elections will test Lee’s governing power nationwide
Races across 17 provinces and cities will reveal whether ruling party can extend national strength into regional power
March 6, 2026
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
USFK drill near China exposes strains in Washington-Seoul alliance
Rare objections from South Korea spotlight consultation norms as US posture shifts toward China-focused deterrence
February 25, 2026
South Korea redefines senior military accountability after martial law
Expanded liability and civilian promotion authority reshape accountability and command authority
February 23, 2026
South Korea’s ruling party reform and merger collapse test June election unity
Leadership voting overhaul passes while RKP merger talks are suspended, exposing early succession strains
February 16, 2026
Norway’s Chunmoo deal signals shift in NATO frontline states’ deterrence logic
Oslo’s choice reflects how delivery timelines, munition supply and production geography now shape defense procurement
February 3, 2026
