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Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties
Analysis

Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties

Ishiba signaled respect to South Korea, but his uncertain political future highlights fragility of bilateral cooperation

Japanese leader’s move to skip NATO summit reveals opening for Seoul-Tokyo ties
John LeeJohn Lee June 25, 2025
Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84
Podcast

Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84

Korea Pro explores how Trump’s trade policies are reshaping US–ROK alliance dynamics under Lee’s presidency

Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 25, 2025
Israel-Iran war and tariff shocks endanger South Korea’s economic recovery
Analysis

Israel-Iran war and tariff shocks endanger South Korea’s economic recovery

Rising energy prices and Trump’s tariff deadline have injected volatility and triggered markets to reprice Seoul’s risk

Israel-Iran war and tariff shocks endanger South Korea’s economic recovery
John LeeJohn Lee June 19, 2025
Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Analysis

Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict

Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options

Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 18, 2025
Veteran diplomat returns to lead South Korea’s foreign policy amid global shifts
Profiles

Veteran diplomat returns to lead South Korea’s foreign policy amid global shifts

Lee Jae-myung taps Wi Sung-lac to steer alliance strategy and manage rising tensions with the US, China and Russia

Veteran diplomat returns to lead South Korea’s foreign policy amid global shifts
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park June 10, 2025
South Korea risks strategic squeeze as Trump redraws rules of alliance politics
Analysis

South Korea risks strategic squeeze as Trump redraws rules of alliance politics

Lee Jae-myung’s incoming team’s institutional approach collides with Trump’s disruptive foreign policy tactics

South Korea risks strategic squeeze as Trump redraws rules of alliance politics
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh June 9, 2025
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
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