Defense & Security
Why halting KF-21 collaboration with Jakarta could cost Seoul more than money
Dispute with Indonesia risks South Korea’s finances, regional ties and aerospace industry credibility
South Korea’s nuclear crossroads: Weighing Seoul’s options beyond US deterrence
Fears of abandonment have spurred quest for stronger nuclear assurances, but ROK faces dearth of alternative partners
How South Korea can respond to warming North Korea-Russia relations
As North Korea and Russia deepen ties, South Korea, with US and Japan, must navigate the evolving geopolitical landscape
What the Hamas attacks against Israel mean for South Korea
ROK backed US-Iran deal that saw transfer of billions in assets, possibly freeing up resources for coordinated assault
Why South Korea’s new indigenous missile interceptor can’t replace THAAD
ROK military seeks to deploy L-SAM system by 2027 to 2028, but experts say it will need to be used alongside US assets