Defense & Security
What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War
Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power
Trump targets South Korea on trade, tariffs and security in fiery speech
Despite free trade agreement, Seoul may face new trade barriers as US redefines reciprocal tariffs and security costs
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future
Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence
Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings
Han Duck-soo’s testimony and South Korea’s diplomatic reckoning — Ep. 62
The Korea Pro team dissects how South Korea is navigating its most complex geopolitical and domestic challenges yet
The death of ‘like-minded’ diplomacy and what it means for South Korea
As the West drifts apart, Seoul must rethink its foreign policy to avoid being stranded in a geopolitical no-man’s-land
US and South Korea reaffirm alliance as trade and security tensions mount
Cho Tae-yul meets top US officials and lawmakers as Seoul weighs economic and security trade-offs under Trump
How South Korea’s next president will likely respond to Trump’s tariffs
With US trade pressure rising, Seoul must decide whether to push back or make strategic concessions to Washington
Trump’s tariffs, Seoul’s diplomatic catch-up and Yoon’s trial — Ep. 61
The Korea Pro team dissects the latest economic, foreign policy and domestic political developments shaping South Korea