Defense & Security
South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
ROK firms may benefit from supply gaps, but EU procurement rules and Seoul’s Ukraine policy may block joint arms deals
March 27, 2025
South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit
South Korea strengthens ties with Japan on security while engaging China on trade and maritime issues
March 24, 2025
South Korea’s naval export strategy faces a $49 billion test in Canada
Inter-business rivalry and lack of diplomatic coordination challenge South Korea’s bid to become a major naval power
March 18, 2025
Sensitive country status, tariffs and Constitutional Court decisions — Ep. 66
South Korea faces new U.S. security restrictions, steel tariffs implemented top officials’ impeachment rejected
March 14, 2025
US considers labeling South Korea ‘sensitive,’ placing strain on the alliance
Defense and tech restrictions under the potential measure would undermine Seoul’s security posture and export ambitions
March 12, 2025
SPECIAL: Korea Pro & NK Pro joint briefing on Yoon’s impeachment fallout — Ep.65
Andrei Lankov and Jumin Lee analyze the political repercussions, foreign policy shifts and North Korea’s response
March 12, 2025
South Korea tightens foreign land ownership rules to safeguard border security
National security concerns drive Seoul’s decision to regulate foreign ownership of border land
March 10, 2025
Tariff battles, botched military drill and South Korea’s inflation woes — Ep. 64
Trump takes aim at Seoul’s trade policy, a US-ROK military exercise goes horribly wrong, and inflation raises concerns
March 7, 2025
What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War
Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power
March 6, 2025
Trump targets South Korea on trade, tariffs and security in fiery speech
Despite free trade agreement, Seoul may face new trade barriers as US redefines reciprocal tariffs and security costs
March 6, 2025
