Defense & Security
Special episode with Darcie Draudt-Vejares: Lee faces a Trumpian ally — Ep. 84
Korea Pro explores how Trump’s trade policies are reshaping US–ROK alliance dynamics under Lee’s presidency
June 25, 2025
Israel-Iran war and tariff shocks endanger South Korea’s economic recovery
Rising energy prices and Trump’s tariff deadline have injected volatility and triggered markets to reprice Seoul’s risk
June 19, 2025
Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options
June 18, 2025
Veteran diplomat returns to lead South Korea’s foreign policy amid global shifts
Lee Jae-myung taps Wi Sung-lac to steer alliance strategy and manage rising tensions with the US, China and Russia
June 10, 2025
South Korea risks strategic squeeze as Trump redraws rules of alliance politics
Lee Jae-myung’s incoming team’s institutional approach collides with Trump’s disruptive foreign policy tactics
June 9, 2025
Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration
From alliance signals to fiscal moves, the first month will test the next government’s capabilities and priorities
June 3, 2025
South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025
June 2, 2025
South Korea sidelined as US urges Asian allies to spend 5% of GDP on defense
US defense secretary excludes Seoul from key remarks while pushing a defense target even Washington doesn’t meet
June 2, 2025
South Korea faces strategic dilemma as China expands Yellow Sea presence
South Korean experts call for strategy shift as Beijing blurs civilian and military boundaries offshore
May 29, 2025
China’s Yellow Sea no-sail zone sparks South Korea’s interagency response
No-sail zone declared in disputed EEZ area draws muted response from Seoul amid presidential transition
May 28, 2025
