Defense & Security
South Korean partisan voters prioritize foreign policy, new study reveals
Analysis shows significant impact of international stances on partisan voters, challenging conventional wisdom
April 10, 2024
Sanctions strain South Korea-Russia ties as Seoul weighs military aid to Ukraine
ROK faces mounting pressure realize ‘global pivotal state’ ambitions, but helping Kyiv could come at great cost
April 8, 2024
Russia summons South Korean ambassador over what it calls “unfriendly” sanctions
Moscow’s veto of DPRK sanctions monitoring panel and growing military cooperation with Pyongyang prompt Seoul’s action
April 8, 2024
South Korea-Japan-China summit faces uphill battle amid regional tensions
The three East Asian nations may aim to boost cooperation, but deep-rooted mistrust will likely hinder progress
April 5, 2024
Trump’s 2024 bid could reshape global defense industry, impact South Korea
South Korean defense firms could benefit from increased allied spending, but face competition and U.S. market risks
April 3, 2024
Special episode with Jumin Lee: Korea’s evolving political climate — Ep. 12
Discussing decreased female representation, deteriorating political culture, and potential post-election legislation
April 1, 2024
Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11
Yoon pauses debates, US and Japan will upgrade their alliance, and South Korean doctors elect a new leader
March 29, 2024
How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus
South Korea may double-down on trilateral cooperation to avoid being sidelined, but risks blowback from neighbors
March 26, 2024
South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties
Seoul looks to Bucharest for defense and energy cooperation, even as legal disputes with Westinghouse persist
March 26, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties
March 20, 2024
