Defense & Security
US and South Korea ink new nuclear deterrence guidelines
Pact aims to reassure Seoul amid calls for independent arsenal, but future US policy shifts remain a concern
July 15, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
July 12, 2024
Yoon’s NATO summit engagement risks reversing progress in South Korea-China ties
South Korean president’s participation risks straining relations with Beijing, a key partner in managing North Korea
July 12, 2024
US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28
USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts
July 9, 2024
Yoon’s warning: Russia-North Korea ties threaten peace in Europe and Asia
South Korean president vows to strengthen NATO cooperation, proposes joint cyber defense training
July 9, 2024
Europe’s push for domestic arms production threatens South Korea’s exports
Despite recent successes, financial challenges and political shifts complicate Seoul’s efforts to secure market share
July 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol set to warn about Moscow-Pyongyang ties at NATO summit
Seoul to coordinate with NATO member states on countering challenges posed by growing Russia-North Korea cooperation
July 8, 2024
Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26
Jeongmin and John discuss domestic politics and a deadly industrial accident that took the lives of dozens of workers
June 28, 2024
Putin’s Pyongyang visit heightens South Korea’s security dilemma
South Korea faces tough choices as Russia and North Korea deepen ties, potentially impacting regional stability
June 27, 2024
South Korean conservatives revive nuclear weapons talk amid regional tensions
Ruling party leadership race fuels debate on nuclear armament despite US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence
June 26, 2024
