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Try as it might, South Korea can’t escape tensions over Taiwan
Analysis

Try as it might, South Korea can’t escape tensions over Taiwan

Washington wants Seoul to take stand against Beijing’s aggression, but China sees Korea as US base for island’s defense

Try as it might, South Korea can’t escape tensions over Taiwan
James FretwellJames Fretwell September 2, 2022
South Korea’s defense industry looks to Europe with major Polish arms deal
Analysis

South Korea’s defense industry looks to Europe with major Polish arms deal

Defense ties in region will require greater ROK interest in security situation and decisive approach to Russia

South Korea’s defense industry looks to Europe with major Polish arms deal
Oskar PietrewiczOskar Pietrewicz September 1, 2022
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Analysis

What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US

Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say

What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll August 29, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Analysis

Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia

Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region

Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
John LeeJohn Lee August 25, 2022
Why the next 30 years of South Korea-China ties won’t be as rosy as the last
Opinion

Why the next 30 years of South Korea-China ties won’t be as rosy as the last

Seoul will find it difficult to balance relations between U.S. and China due to intensifying great power competition

Why the next 30 years of South Korea-China ties won’t be as rosy as the last
James FretwellJames Fretwell August 24, 2022
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
Analysis

South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?

New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation

South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal August 11, 2022
Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages
Opinion

Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages

South Korean president risks opening himself to charge of placating China even as he seeks closer ties with US

Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages
James FretwellJames Fretwell August 9, 2022
Israeli envoy: Korea-Israel ties bright but Yoon visit would be ‘transformative’
Analysis

Israeli envoy: Korea-Israel ties bright but Yoon visit would be ‘transformative’

In interview, Ambassador Akiva Tor says South Korea to ratify FTA ‘very soon’ and that he ‘often’ warns of Iran threats

Israeli envoy: Korea-Israel ties bright but Yoon visit would be ‘transformative’
James FretwellJames Fretwell August 5, 2022
Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns
Analysis

Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns

Seoul again finds itself caught between Beijing and Washington as it looks for defenses against North Korean threats

Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 28, 2022
South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
Analysis

South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties

Tokyo free to seek relation reset with Seoul after election win, but militarization push could derail cooperation

South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
John LeeJohn Lee July 11, 2022