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South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
Briefings

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks

Arms procurement agency seeks to anchor Korean firms in US defense logistics amid trade talks and political transition

South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 22, 2025
South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Analysis

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy

Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim May 21, 2025
South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Analysis

South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market

Seoul’s latest K9 deal signals deeper ambitions, but experts warn India’s procurement politics remain a major hurdle

South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park May 20, 2025
Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern
Briefings

Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern

Attack draws political heat at home and renewed scrutiny abroad over Seoul’s cyber security standards

Years-long SK Telecom breach draws opposition fire, international concern
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 20, 2025
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Briefings

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election

Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback

South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 13, 2025
SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks
Analysis

SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks

Experts warn armed forces face systemic threats as troops’ personal mobile use outpaces secure infrastructure reforms

SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy May 9, 2025
Europe’s defense push tests South Korea’s role in strategic arms supply chain
Analysis

Europe’s defense push tests South Korea’s role in strategic arms supply chain

South Korean defense firms must deliver more than speed to compete in Europe’s localization-first rearmament strategy

Europe’s defense push tests South Korea’s role in strategic arms supply chain
Albert LeeAlbert Lee May 6, 2025
South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for May 2025

South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Analysis

South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election

Experts warn rushed reforms could leave country vulnerable unless transition plans are carefully phased and realistic

South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 29, 2025
Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
Profiles

Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy

As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests

Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 25, 2025
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