Defense & Security
US seeks “fair” and “equitable” defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea
Negotiations to determine Seoul’s share of USFK costs face resistance from South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties
April 29, 2024
President Yoon-DP leader Lee meeting, arms exports, Cho Kuk’s fate — Ep. 16
Yoon and Lee to discuss $180 handouts; Korea to sell rockets to Poland and missiles to Romania; Cho’s party falls short
April 26, 2024
US aims for three-way nuclear deterrence talks with South Korea, Japan
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell suggests Nobel Peace Prize for Yoon, Kishida amid regional security concerns
April 26, 2024
Seoul’s ‘K-Defense’ push in the Philippines faces political, strategic hurdles
South Korea aims to bolster military cooperation with Manila, but election results and China’s actions loom large
April 16, 2024
Power struggles loom in South Korea as parties prepare for post-election battles
General election outcome could create more polarized political environment as presidential hopefuls jockey for position
April 10, 2024
South Korean partisan voters prioritize foreign policy, new study reveals
Analysis shows significant impact of international stances on partisan voters, challenging conventional wisdom
April 10, 2024
Sanctions strain South Korea-Russia ties as Seoul weighs military aid to Ukraine
ROK faces mounting pressure realize ‘global pivotal state’ ambitions, but helping Kyiv could come at great cost
April 8, 2024
Russia summons South Korean ambassador over what it calls “unfriendly” sanctions
Moscow’s veto of DPRK sanctions monitoring panel and growing military cooperation with Pyongyang prompt Seoul’s action
April 8, 2024
South Korea-Japan-China summit faces uphill battle amid regional tensions
The three East Asian nations may aim to boost cooperation, but deep-rooted mistrust will likely hinder progress
April 5, 2024
Trump’s 2024 bid could reshape global defense industry, impact South Korea
South Korean defense firms could benefit from increased allied spending, but face competition and U.S. market risks
April 3, 2024
