Defense & Security
Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions
Geopolitical dynamics and entrenched disputes pose significant hurdles for South Korea, Japan and China
May 27, 2024
China’s path to regional leadership remains uncertain despite diplomatic pivot
While a trilateral summit with South Korea and Japan may ease tensions, challenges persist for Beijing
May 24, 2024
South Korean arms deals at risk as Poland struggles to secure funding
“Polonization” of equipment in jeopardy as new government inherits unclear financing for multibillion-dollar contracts
May 20, 2024
South Korea and Cambodia forge strategic partnership to boost ties
Agreements on defense, trade and infrastructure aim to expand cooperation between the two nations
May 17, 2024
South Korean elites breaking bad? Nuclearization debate with Victor Cha — Ep. 19
Victor Cha discusses his new report on South Korean elites’ fragile opposition to nuclearization and the risks ahead
May 14, 2024
Why South Korea’s AUKUS Pillar 2 aspirations may be a distant dream
Systemic security flaws and technology leaks have called into question Seoul’s readiness for the advanced military pact
May 13, 2024
US and Asian allies divided over long-term strategy to deal with China’s rise
The US wants to contain China, Asian partners seek to deter it while maintaining economic cooperation
May 13, 2024
Foreign ministers of South Korea, China pave way for crucial trilateral meeting
Cho Tae-yul and Wang Yi set to discuss thorny bilateral relations, regional issues ahead of upcoming summit
May 13, 2024
South Korea-Japan tech spat, AUKUS challenges, Yoon’s rare presser — Ep. 18
The Korea Pro team examines the tech spat between Seoul and Tokyo and Yoon’s first press briefing in 21 months
May 10, 2024
South Korea courts Australia with advanced frigate technology
South Korea presents cutting-edge frigates to strengthen military ties with Australia but faces competition from Japan
May 8, 2024
