Defense & Security
Lee-Xi summit seeks stability as South Korea moves to stabilize China ties
The state visit prioritized procedural dialogue and risk containment over resolving deeper strategic disputes
January 6, 2026
Venezuela strike narrows room for restraint and shifts risk onto US allies
Use of force without clear process raises uncertainty for countries that depend on alliance predictability
January 5, 2026
How South Korea enters 2026 across politics, security and trade — Ep. 113
Record trade figures, postponed war games and mounting domestic political strain come into sharper focus
January 2, 2026
South Korea’s credibility play in nuclear talks puts Rim Kap-soo at the center
Career nonproliferation expert is tasked with expanding fuel-cycle rights while reassuring the US on precedent and trust
January 2, 2026
The US-South Korea alliance avoided rupture but lost its old buffers in 2025
With North Korea receding, USFK ambiguity, investment pressure and routine policy choices now shape alliance credibility
January 1, 2026
South Korea in December 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Dec. 1 to 26, 2025, and key outlook for January 2026
December 29, 2025
The Korea Pro Podcast’s end-of-year roundup episode — Ep. 112
The Korea Pro team reflects on the fragmentation, volatility and institutional strain that defined the past year
December 26, 2025
Experience exclusive intelligence at Korea Pro’s discussion forums
Attend dinner and breakfast sessions designed to dismantle consensus and reveal underlying systemic risks
December 25, 2025
Seoul eyes AUKUS-style nuclear submarine pact amid US regulatory friction
LEU threshold may create an expensive domestic fleet outclassed by China’s superior, long-endurance HEU submarines
December 25, 2025
Speed over strength as Hanwha builds US frigates on Coast Guard-derived hulls
FF(X) program prioritizes ship count by 2028, sparking concerns over fleet survivability in high-intensity conflict
December 24, 2025
