Defense & Security
Putin’s praise for Seoul’s Ukraine stance raises eyebrows, risks for South Korea
Yoon’s case-by-case approach to Russia risks undermining South Korea’s global pivotal state aspirations amid UN role
June 7, 2024
U.S., South Korea and Japan institutionalize partnership amid challenges
Ministers agree to meet to ensure continuity of trilateral cooperation in the face of political risks in each country
June 3, 2024
New allegations Yoon meddled in marine death case fuel scrutiny of his actions
Revelation of president’s phone calls to ex-defense chief risk turning case into all-consuming political controversy
May 30, 2024
South Korea and UAE sign milestone trade agreement, boosting economic ties
UAE becomes first Arab nation to ink comprehensive economic partnership agreement with South Korea
May 30, 2024
South Korea-China summit meeting highlights opportunities and challenges
Seoul seeks to expand trade and investment with Beijing, but with new markets come new risks
May 27, 2024
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
