Defense & Security
Why the US-ROK summit will be an important litmus test for Yoon’s foreign policy
South Korea’s president will seek economic deals and security guarantees to justify his staunchly pro-US rhetoric
April 21, 2023
Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts
Seoul’s change of heart about role in the war has led some in Moscow to raise specter of arming North Korea in revenge
April 20, 2023
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
