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What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties
Analysis

What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties

Seoul can expect export controls and compliance demands if vice president wins, impacting trade, nuclear energy and more

What a Harris presidency could mean for South Korea’s economic and security ties
John LeeJohn Lee November 1, 2024
ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45
Podcast

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45

The Korea Pro team discusses Seoul’s potential Ukraine role, an espionage case in China and nuclear power negotiations

ROK’s Ukraine policy, espionage in China and Czech nuclear deal delays — Ep. 45
KOREA PROKOREA PRO November 1, 2024
South Korea boosts drone arsenal with combat-proven Warmate UAVs from Poland
Analysis

South Korea boosts drone arsenal with combat-proven Warmate UAVs from Poland

Acquisition of “suicide drones” marks a leap forward in Seoul’s push for advanced, attack-capable military technology

South Korea boosts drone arsenal with combat-proven Warmate UAVs from Poland
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park October 30, 2024
South Korea confronts ethical risks of interrogating North Koreans in Ukraine
Analysis

South Korea confronts ethical risks of interrogating North Koreans in Ukraine

While critics fear export of torture if ROK dispatches advisers, it’s in Seoul’s interest to uphold international law

South Korea confronts ethical risks of interrogating North Koreans in Ukraine
John LeeJohn Lee October 29, 2024
Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea
Briefings

Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea

If Sanae Takaichi successfully challenges Shigeru Ishiba's leadership, ROK-Japan relations will likely enter rocky phase

Japan’s ruling party’s election defeat may impact relations with South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 29, 2024
South Korea poised to expand ties with NATO as alliance turns to Indo-Pacific
Analysis

South Korea poised to expand ties with NATO as alliance turns to Indo-Pacific

ROK’s role in countering North Korea and strong defense industry boost value to NATO, but Seoul must balance China ties

South Korea poised to expand ties with NATO as alliance turns to Indo-Pacific
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park October 25, 2024
Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
Podcast

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44

The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies

Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 25, 2024
How South Korea’s Vietnam playbook provides template for DPRK troops in Russia
Analysis

How South Korea’s Vietnam playbook provides template for DPRK troops in Russia

Seoul’s own history of profiting from foreign war illuminates what North Korea has to gain, and the risks of retaliation

How South Korea’s Vietnam playbook provides template for DPRK troops in Russia
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel October 24, 2024
South Korea announces potential weapons provision for Ukraine
Briefings

South Korea announces potential weapons provision for Ukraine

The move comes after ROK confirmed North Korea has deployed troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine

South Korea announces potential weapons provision for Ukraine
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 23, 2024
South Korea-Russia tensions escalate, but lethal weapons provision still unclear
Briefings

South Korea-Russia tensions escalate, but lethal weapons provision still unclear

Seoul lawmakers show rare bipartisan unity in condemning Russia, but diverge on follow-up measures

South Korea-Russia tensions escalate, but lethal weapons provision still unclear
KOREA PROKOREA PRO October 22, 2024
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