Defense & Security
Briefings
South Korean defense minister visits Poland to amplify defense partnership
August 31, 2023
Briefings
Yoon greenlights low-risk guns for police but efficacy in crime fight debatable
August 30, 2023
Analysis
How the Camp David summit underscores South Korea’s stance on South China Sea
South Korea takes firmer stance on maritime claims, departing from past ambiguity, possibly inviting Chinese retaliation
August 24, 2023
Briefings
Korea mulls police conscripts amid crime wave, potentially impacting military
August 24, 2023
Analysis
How a botched military probe risks eroding South Korean national security
Marine’s death has ignited political debate about military safety and readiness, while shining light on legal reforms
August 23, 2023
Briefings
Why Yoon’s veiled remarks about military exercise risk further polarization
August 22, 2023
Analysis
Despite trilateral show of unity at Camp David, biggest challenges remain ahead
Lingering nationalism and threat of Chinese backlash threaten to undermine agreements reached by US, ROK and Japan
August 21, 2023
Briefings
Camp David Summit’s uncertain path: Symbolic unity amid fragile cooperation
August 21, 2023
Opinion
How South Korea’s Jamboree debacle fuels concerns about its national security
Were issues such as seeming irresponsibility and corruption an isolated event or indicative of larger societal issues?
August 14, 2023
Analysis
Biden’s Camp David challenge: Incentivizing improved South Korea-Japan relations
As Korean and Japanese leaders face waning approval ahead of elections, it’s up to US to nudge them to fortify relations
August 11, 2023
