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China’s gray-zone tactics in the Yellow Sea pose a military dilemma for Seoul
Experts say new structures and increased naval patrols risk normalizing Beijing’s presence without an effective response
November 11, 2025
South Korea leaps forward in space surveillance, but still has a long way to go
Despite launch of final military spy satellite, real-time monitoring will require years of investment in new tech
November 5, 2025
South Korea in October 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from October 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for November 2025
October 31, 2025
Trump’s nuclear submarine approval exposes enduring asymmetry in US-ROK alliance
Symbolic green light grants momentum, but congressional and legal barriers will keep Seoul dependent on Washington
October 30, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s export drive tests Seoul’s ability to safeguard defense secrets
President’s T.O.P. plan targets global arms dominance but lacks the central authority needed to secure technology
October 28, 2025
US refusal to share advanced Navy system leaves South Korea isolated at sea
Washington’s tech export restriction reflects doubts over Seoul’s cyber reliability and highlights alliance asymmetry
October 22, 2025
South Korea’s justice overhaul risks paralysis as politics outpace capacity
Rapid Democratic Party legislation is testing Seoul’s administrative capacity and raising concerns over governance
October 15, 2025
South Korea’s arms export boom faces hard political limits in Europe
Political trust and Ukraine alignment now weigh more heavily than price or speed in Europe’s defense procurement drive
October 8, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s self-reliant defense plan undermined by dependence on US systems
Plan for military sovereignty relies on satellites, drones and networks that remain years from full capability
October 2, 2025
South Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for October 2025
October 1, 2025
