Defense & Security
Despite improved ROK-Japan ties, an intel alliance remains a step too far
A trilateral intelligence pact would help to counter North Korea, but distrust between Seoul and Tokyo stands in the way
April 18, 2023
How improved South Korea-Japan ties will impact the Indo-Pacific region
While both are focused on DPRK, Seoul has taken a less clear stance than Tokyo in alignment battle between US and China
April 14, 2023
South Korea and U.S. to discuss leaked Pentagon documents over eavesdropping
April 10, 2023
Why South Korea is paying close attention to the indictment of Donald Trump
Seoul's fear of abandonment will rise again if former president remains favorite for GOP nomination in 2024, experts say
March 31, 2023
How the defense industry helps support South Korea’s foreign policy goals
Arms sales may help Seoul align with like-minded democracies but could invite pushback from powerful neighbors
March 29, 2023
How South Korea can counter China’s tactic of low-key confrontation
Beijing has made use of gray-zone tactics to goad Seoul without inciting conflict, flipping around logic of deterrence
March 27, 2023
Why Chinese spy balloons could be harbingers for US-ROK alliance tensions
Diverging interests and threat perceptions among the allies prevent a military consensus on threat posed by China
March 23, 2023
Why AUKUS could have knock-on effects on South Korea-Australia defense ties
Changing security environment in Indo-Pacific is giving Canberra second thoughts about acquiring South Korean weapons
March 21, 2023
