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October 10, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy is a correspondent at NK News, based in Seoul. He previously worked as a researcher at BBC Monitoring, where his work focused on news and key people and organizations from the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Follow him on Twitter.

Analysis

South Korea faces growing cyber threats from allies and enemies alike

Rising threats from multiple nations and private actors lead to calls for stronger defenses and global cooperation

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyOctober 8, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s ubiquitous messaging app’s security gaps risk millions of users

Kakao’s legacy protocol and limited bug bounty program leave users vulnerable to potential attacks and data leaks

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddySeptember 25, 2024
Analysis

Homelessness in South Korea remains underreported and under-supported

Despite a decline, experts highlight critical gaps in housing access and essential services for vulnerable groups

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddySeptember 19, 2024
Analysis

Corporate influence in South Korean sports sparks outrage, and calls for reform

Experts say ROK teams need outside funding to survive but emphasize need for transparency in sports management

Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas ReddyMarch 25, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s space program pursues ‘grand ambitions’ with U.S. support

Seoul and Washington eye closer space coordination, but expert says they must be on same page to realize shared goals

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddySeptember 25, 2023
Analysis

Where South Korea and India’s ‘relationship in progress’ stands after 50 years

Current leaders are emphasizing ROK-India ties on paper but must do more to ensure mutual success, experts say

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyAugust 17, 2023
Analysis

Political echo chambers lead to rising concerns of ‘fake news’ in South Korea

‘Fact education’ must supplement ‘fact-checking’ to overcome misinformation exacerbated by polarization, experts say

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyAugust 15, 2023
Analysis

South Korea hopes to flex middle power with first Pacific Islands summit

Experts say ROK’s ‘modest’ influence has room to grow across region as it straddles line between the US and China

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyMay 25, 2023
Analysis

Yoon’s Southeast Asia approach continues old policies, but still lacks clarity

Experts see continuity with New Southern Policy, but Seoul may be spreading itself too thin across Indo-Pacific

Shreyas ReddyShreyas ReddyMarch 22, 2023