Defense & Security
With new strategy, Yoon Suk-yeol reimagines South Korea’s role on global stage
National Security Strategy departs from previous approach, pivoting to Japan and taking harder line on North Korea
How South Korea uses arms sales to foster strategic relations with ASEAN
Seoul’s strategy highlights a shift from mere weapons transfers to addressing emerging security issues
How South Korea’s Nuri rocket boosts its space and defense capabilities
The successful launch aligns with Seoul’s plans to boost aerospace exports and explore the Moon and Mars
Why China is the elephant in the room for South Korea’s foreign policy
Seoul may struggle to ignore worsening diplomatic ties with largest trade partner, sponsor of ‘main enemy’ North Korea
Why South Korea and Japan’s radar link plan might be bad news for China
Disagreement between Korea and China on the nature of the “Three Nos” policy sets the two countries on collision course
After US and Japan summits, Seoul looks farther afield for economic cooperation
South Korea seeks to intensify trade relations with regional democracies, but legal and political challenges abound