Defense & Security
Why the US and South Korea disagree about Seoul’s participation in the Quad
Both ROK progressives and conservatives misunderstand the dialogue’s purpose and India’s key role
January 16, 2023
How domestic politics and geopolitics influence South Korea’s nuclear calculus
Yoon Suk-yeol appeared to back a nuclear program if DPRK threat worsens, but ROK is far from making this a reality
January 12, 2023
How investing in Cambodia can help South Korea balance against China
As ties with Vietnam flourish, Seoul has ample reason to pursue long-term economic and diplomatic outreach to Phnom Penh
January 9, 2023
ROK 2023: What to expect for South Korea’s economy and society in the year ahead
In second of a two-part series, Korea Pro analysts describe pros and cons of economic and political situation
January 6, 2023
ROK 2023: What to expect for South Korea’s foreign relations in the year ahead
In first of a two-part series, Korea Pro analysts predict how Seoul’s ties will develop with the US, China and others
January 5, 2023
South Korea must make maritime security a pillar of its Indo-Pacific strategy
Emerging threats require Seoul to focus less on ground forces and pursue naval cooperation with regional partners
January 2, 2023
Why Seoul’s military budget won’t budge even after North Korean drone debacle
President blames cuts to drone operations for security failures, but parties are in no mood for another budget fight
December 27, 2022
South Korean media diverge on whether Japan’s new security strategy poses threat
Seoul responded diplomatically to beefed-up defense plans, but anti-Japan sentiment looms over efforts to improve ties
December 23, 2022
Big year for South Korean arms sales masks vulnerabilities in national defense
ROK faces ammunition shortages and shrinking troop numbers even as weapons industry seeks to project military strength
December 16, 2022
How fear of China helps drive discussions about South Korean nukes
Some in Seoul not only fault Beijing for failing to curtail North Korea but seek an answer to Chinese military might
December 6, 2022
