Defense & Security
Why rear-area disruption matters more as South Korea moves toward OPCON by 2028
As Seoul eyes 2028 wartime command transfer, prolonged rear-area disruption emerges as a governance and escalation risk
February 18, 2026
Japan’s election, Seoul’s security calculus and court reform in Korea — Ep. 119
Sanae Takaichi’s supermajority, deepening Saudi defense ties and South Korea’s judicial overhaul debate
February 13, 2026
South Korea’s judicial reform push raises questions over legal finality
Bills allowing constitutional complaints and Supreme Court expansion could reshape dispute resolution and investor risk
February 12, 2026
South Korea and Netherlands launch 2+2 economic security dialogue
Seoul and the Hague formalize foreign and industry coordination on export controls, AI governance and supply chains
February 12, 2026
Why South Korea’s nuclear submarine plan is stalling inside the US system
Election cycles, nonproliferation safeguards and trade disputes narrow the path from approval to execution
February 10, 2026
South Korea-Saudi defense agreement deepens cooperation beyond arms sales
The MOU shifts ties toward research and localization as Seoul’s defense exports face scaling pressures
February 10, 2026
US 2026 defense strategy shifts deterrence responsibility to South Korea
NDS treats Seoul’s military capability as settled, reallocating deterrence duties without new command authority
February 4, 2026
Norway’s Chunmoo deal signals shift in NATO frontline states’ deterrence logic
Oslo’s choice reflects how delivery timelines, munition supply and production geography now shape defense procurement
February 3, 2026
Tariff pressure from Trump, tech laws and alliance tensions — Ep. 117
How US tariff threats, digital platform legislation and domestic infighting are colliding in Seoul
January 30, 2026
South Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Jan. 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for February 2026
January 30, 2026
