Defense & Security
Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America
Submarine project with Peru and resource deal with Chile highlight Seoul’s push to expand its global influence
November 25, 2024
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
November 22, 2024
Espionage threats continue to undermine South Korea’s edge in hi-tech sectors
Leaks to China and reported smuggling incidents could harm Seoul’s R&D reputation and international collaborations
November 22, 2024
South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense
DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps
November 21, 2024
Alleged THAAD leak by former Moon officials may intensify partisan divisions
Ruling party will likely seize on alleged Moon-era security lapses to frame opposition as weak ahead of Trump’s return
November 20, 2024
Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities
Demands on NATO, shifting Gulf priorities and US protectionism threaten arms export successes but create opportunities
November 19, 2024
South Korea diversifies trade and diplomacy at APEC ahead of Trump’s return
Yoon Suk-yeol’s meetings focus on boosting ties with China, Japan and key resource-rich nations
November 18, 2024
Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47
Korea Pro analyzes how Rubio, Hegseth appointments could reshape regional security and what it means for Seoul
November 15, 2024
Yoon eyes US and Japan cooperation on security issues as he visits Latin America
Yoon’s meeting with Biden and Ishiba to focus on North Korean troops in Russia, while Trump plans come into play
November 15, 2024
How pro-Russian hackers took down South Korea websites over support for Ukraine
Global hacktivists caused little damage in DDoS attacks, but highlighted vulnerabilities in Seoul’s cyber infrastructure
November 13, 2024
