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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
South Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Jan. 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for February 2026
January 30, 2026
Canada’s submarine project tests limits of South Korea’s defense export model
Ottawa’s bid underscores how long-term naval programs allow buyers to extract wide-ranging economic concessions
January 29, 2026
Why South Korea’s conservative rebranding playbook is finally failing
Past recoveries relied on progressive failure, not internal renewal — a pattern now strained after Yoon’s martial law
January 21, 2026
