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South Korea’s ambitious foreign policy risks overextension and inconsistency
Experts optimistic about Seoul’s global role despite concerns over broad aspirations and political challenges
July 9, 2024
Yoon moves to iron out inconsistent media strategy after major election loss
President reinstates civil affairs secretary position to improve communication and gauge public sentiment
May 8, 2024
How South Korea plans to forge ahead with Indo-Pacific Strategy amid tensions
Yoon Suk-yeol’s cabinet reshuffle signals South Korea’s focus on US relations and addressing regional threats
December 20, 2023
How South Korea’s industry minister nominee will implement Yoon’s trade strategy
Ahn Duk-geun will likely pursue targeted bilateral agreements to overcome protectionism and enhance domestic industries
December 18, 2023
Biden’s Camp David challenge: Incentivizing improved South Korea-Japan relations
As Korean and Japanese leaders face waning approval ahead of elections, it’s up to US to nudge them to fortify relations
August 11, 2023
How US-South Korea Nuclear Consultative Group portends a new era of diplomacy
Leaders from the US, South Korea and Japan seek to bolster defense alliances amid escalating regional security concerns
July 27, 2023
China needs South Korea’s semiconductors, even though it hates Yoon’s policies
Experts say Beijing may use economic coercion again as Seoul embraces US leadership, but it can only push so far
June 16, 2023
Why the US-ROK summit will be an important litmus test for Yoon’s foreign policy
South Korea’s president will seek economic deals and security guarantees to justify his staunchly pro-US rhetoric
April 21, 2023
New defense white paper reflects Yoon Suk-yeol’s hardline stance on North Korea
Seoul labels Pyongyang as its enemy and emphasizes cooperation and deterrence with Washington and Tokyo
February 16, 2023
What the US midterm results mean for South Korea’s security and economy
China remains at center of US foreign policy in East Asia, leaving little room for imagination on the Korean Peninsula
November 14, 2022
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