Defense & Security
South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership
April 22, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City
April 18, 2025
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions
April 16, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis
April 15, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
The PPP mixes something borrowed, something new as conservatives try to shed Yoon’s toxic political baggage
April 9, 2025
South Korea’s top court: No military in politics, no presidential overreach
Experts praise ruling’s clarity and commitment to upholding democratic principles amid political crises
April 7, 2025
Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
Korea Pro’s analysis of how a unanimous, split or reinstatement ruling could impact the political and business landscape
April 3, 2025
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025
March 31, 2025
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
