Defense & Security
Russia’s Seoul outreach, Hormuz mission and cyber threats — Ep. 154
Moscow proposes renewed ties as South Korea weighs naval expansion and raises its cybersecurity alert
October 23, 2026
South Korean officials can’t agree on why US curbed intel sharing
Conflicting accounts of alliance strain come as Washington keeps its demands out of public view
October 23, 2026
Canada’s military chief eyes broader defense cooperation with South Korea
Gen. Jennie Carignan cites opportunities in air defense, drones, space and AI as Ottawa expands its capabilities
October 20, 2026
USFK commander’s remark on Korean border draws backlash from ruling party
Comment drew little notice at first but reached parliamentary audit after remarks by Lee’s special adviser
October 20, 2026
South Korea’s plan to stretch anti-piracy unit toward Hormuz draws criticism
Expanding an existing mission rather than sending a new force still likely needs parliament’s approval
October 19, 2026
KOSPI plunge, Kamala Harris visit and Lee’s staffing shake-up — Ep. 153
South Korean chip stocks tumble as former US vice president visits Seoul and Lee appoints new chief of staff
October 16, 2026
Song Young-gil’s comeback renews scrutiny of his North Korea and Russia views
An ex-Incheon mayor and party chief, Song has defended engagement with Moscow while sharply criticizing Zelensky
October 9, 2026
South Korea’s missile defense push raises new questions over wartime stocks
New systems improve interception, but Seoul has not shown that stocks and factories could sustain repeated large salvos
October 7, 2026
Lee-Zelensky feud exposes South Korea’s widening Ukraine policy dilemma
Kyiv’s refinery strikes are colliding with Seoul’s approach to energy security, North Korea and Central Asia
October 5, 2026
North Korean mine dispute, new Lee advisers and US investment pressure — Ep. 151
Seoul navigates a sensitive DMZ incident while pushing engagement and resisting premature claims over Alaska LNG
October 2, 2026
