Defense & Security
Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings
February 21, 2025
Han Duck-soo’s testimony and South Korea’s diplomatic reckoning — Ep. 62
The Korea Pro team dissects how South Korea is navigating its most complex geopolitical and domestic challenges yet
February 21, 2025
The death of ‘like-minded’ diplomacy and what it means for South Korea
As the West drifts apart, Seoul must rethink its foreign policy to avoid being stranded in a geopolitical no-man’s-land
February 20, 2025
US and South Korea reaffirm alliance as trade and security tensions mount
Cho Tae-yul meets top US officials and lawmakers as Seoul weighs economic and security trade-offs under Trump
February 17, 2025
How South Korea’s next president will likely respond to Trump’s tariffs
With US trade pressure rising, Seoul must decide whether to push back or make strategic concessions to Washington
February 14, 2025
Trump’s tariffs, Seoul’s diplomatic catch-up and Yoon’s trial — Ep. 61
The Korea Pro team dissects the latest economic, foreign policy and domestic political developments shaping South Korea
February 14, 2025
US retreat on Ukraine may push Europe to turn to South Korea for defense needs
With Russia poised to hold its territorial gains, Europe will likely seek new weapons suppliers for rapid deployment
February 14, 2025
Trump and Ishiba tighten US-Japan alliance as South Korea watches on warily
Japan secures stronger security and economic commitments while South Korea risks marginalization amid leadership turmoil
February 10, 2025
US-Japan summit signals tight defense ties and economic rivalry with South Korea
Tokyo cements its role as Washington’s top partner, raising pressure on Seoul to secure strategic and economic position
February 10, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s China pivot could reshape South Korea’s trade and security
Facing US tariffs and China’s export controls, Lee must navigate economic pragmatism without jeopardizing alliance
February 7, 2025
