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Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration
Analysis

Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration

From alliance signals to fiscal moves, the first month will test the next government’s capabilities and priorities

Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 3, 2025
South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025

South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea sidelined as US urges Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense
Briefings

South Korea sidelined as US urges Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense

US defense secretary excludes Seoul from key remarks while pushing a defense target even Washington doesn’t meet

South Korea sidelined as US urges Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 2, 2025
South Korea faces strategic dilemma as China expands Yellow Sea presence
Analysis

South Korea faces strategic dilemma as China expands Yellow Sea presence

South Korean experts call for strategy shift as Beijing blurs civilian and military boundaries offshore

South Korea faces strategic dilemma as China expands Yellow Sea presence
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 29, 2025
China’s Yellow Sea no-sail zone sparks South Korea’s interagency response
Briefings

China’s Yellow Sea no-sail zone sparks South Korea’s interagency response

No-sail zone declared in disputed EEZ area draws muted response from Seoul amid presidential transition

China’s Yellow Sea no-sail zone sparks South Korea’s interagency response
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 28, 2025
US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum
Analysis

US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum

Seoul’s caretaker government was not consulted as the Pentagon eyes a potential 4,500-troop reduction

US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum
John LeeJohn Lee May 23, 2025
South Korean presidential candidates’ defense platforms diverge by ideology
Analysis

South Korean presidential candidates’ defense platforms diverge by ideology

Lee backs OPCON transfer, Kim echoes Yoon’s nuclear doctrine, Lee Jun-seok targets personnel and Kwon rejects hard power

South Korean presidential candidates’ defense platforms diverge by ideology
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 22, 2025
South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
Briefings

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks

Arms procurement agency seeks to anchor Korean firms in US defense logistics amid trade talks and political transition

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 22, 2025
South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Analysis

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy

Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 21, 2025
South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Analysis

South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market

Seoul’s latest K9 deal signals deeper ambitions, but experts warn India’s procurement politics remain a major hurdle

South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 20, 2025
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