Defense & Security
Trump rejects allied support in Hormuz as pressure shifts to Seoul
Europe refuses deployment, Japan weighs options and South Korea faces rising alliance and security constraints
March 18, 2026
Donald Trump’s call for Hormuz ships tests South Korea’s role in global security
Washington’s request highlights debate over whether Seoul will help protect sea lanes that underpin its economy
March 16, 2026
South Korea weighs Trump’s call for naval deployments to Strait of Hormuz
Seoul signals cautious review after US president urges affected nations to send ships to keep key oil route open
March 16, 2026
Energy shock, US missile defense asset shifts and new trade probes — Ep. 123
Seoul weighs price controls, potential US missile defense redeployments and Washington opens Section 301 investigations
March 13, 2026
Iran escalation, Seoul’s response and Google map’s breakthrough — Ep. 122
From shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz to emergency market measures in Seoul, plus Google’s HD map export approval
March 6, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Lee Jae Myung orders review of anti-gouging penalties and market safeguards as war raises energy and volatility risks
March 6, 2026
Iran war exposes structural risks in South Korea’s global trade model
Conflict shows how maritime chokepoints can quickly destabilize energy imports, financial markets and policy planning
March 5, 2026
South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation
Disruption in shipping and insurance markets limits Seoul’s room to manage inflation, FX stability and energy security
March 3, 2026
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
South Korea on alert as Hormuz shipping disruption deepens
Seoul convenes emergency meetings as stalled Gulf energy flows raise inflation and policy risk concerns
March 2, 2026
