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South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle

Democratic Party could use control of key committees to obstruct Yoon’s economic reforms and foreign policy

South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle
John LeeJohn Lee June 25, 2024
Freedom Edge trilateral exercise looms as North Korea-Russia partnership grows
Briefings

Freedom Edge trilateral exercise looms as North Korea-Russia partnership grows

US, South Korea and Japan pledge stronger cooperation while warning of threats to regional stability

Freedom Edge trilateral exercise looms as North Korea-Russia partnership grows
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 25, 2024
Former admiral sails toward ambassador post as Seoul-Canberra ties deepen
Profiles

Former admiral sails toward ambassador post as Seoul-Canberra ties deepen

Sim Seung-seob’s potential appointment reflects South Korea’s focus on strengthening military ties with Australia

Former admiral sails toward ambassador post as Seoul-Canberra ties deepen
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim June 21, 2024
Russia-DPRK ties, Seoul-Beijing talks, ROK arms exports — Ep. 25
Podcast

Russia-DPRK ties, Seoul-Beijing talks, ROK arms exports — Ep. 25

Jeongmin and John analyze Putin’s visit to North Korea, 2+2 talks with China and Seoul’s defense industry expansion

Russia-DPRK ties, Seoul-Beijing talks, ROK arms exports — Ep. 25
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 21, 2024
South Korea weighs military aid to Ukraine as Moscow, Pyongyang strengthen ties
Briefings

South Korea weighs military aid to Ukraine as Moscow, Pyongyang strengthen ties

Seoul’s decision to provide lethal weapons to Kyiv may have far-reaching geopolitical consequences

South Korea weighs military aid to Ukraine as Moscow, Pyongyang strengthen ties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 21, 2024
South Korea faces geopolitical balancing act as Russia and North Korea align
Analysis

South Korea faces geopolitical balancing act as Russia and North Korea align

Ambiguous “mutual assistance” clause and potential military cooperation threaten Seoul’s security

South Korea faces geopolitical balancing act as Russia and North Korea align
John LeeJohn Lee June 20, 2024
South Korea’s security at risk as Russia and North Korea strengthen partnership
Briefings

South Korea’s security at risk as Russia and North Korea strengthen partnership

Trilateral cooperation with US, Japan and seeking China’s help on North Korea among likely moves

South Korea’s security at risk as Russia and North Korea strengthen partnership
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 20, 2024
Former president’s memoir reveals risks for South Korea’s foreign policy
Analysis

Former president’s memoir reveals risks for South Korea’s foreign policy

Moon Jae-in’s memoir and potential progressive presidents’ stances toward Japan and China signal diplomatic risks

Former president’s memoir reveals risks for South Korea’s foreign policy
Andrei LankovAndrei Lankov | Justin Yeo June 19, 2024
South Korea and China hold key talks amid rising Russia-North Korea ties
Briefings

South Korea and China hold key talks amid rising Russia-North Korea ties

The diplomatic meeting comes as Putin visits North Korea, raising regional security concerns for Seoul

South Korea and China hold key talks amid rising Russia-North Korea ties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO June 19, 2024
How Seoul can respond to new security threats from a Putin trip to Pyongyang
Analysis

How Seoul can respond to new security threats from a Putin trip to Pyongyang

Russia and North Korea could bolster military ties at summit, but South Korea has ways to counter such cooperation

How Seoul can respond to new security threats from a Putin trip to Pyongyang
John LeeJohn Lee June 17, 2024
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