Defense & Security
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
July 28, 2022
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
July 11, 2022
South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going
Despite ambitions to explore final frontier, Seoul’s investment into its space program lags far behind
July 5, 2022
South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
While Yoon Suk-yeol promoted trade with European nations, progress in relations with Japan failed to deliver on hype
July 4, 2022
NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
Seoul’s participation reflects emerging threats it shares with Transatlantic alliance, as Beijing watches with suspicion
June 28, 2022
Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
A dozen visitors tell Korea Pro their travel plans were disrupted because they were not informed about new K-ETA system
June 27, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market
June 21, 2022
How Biden’s ‘Buy American’ rule harms the US-South Korea alliance
Allies have pledged to look for ways to keep trade barriers from impacting defense, but domestic politics is an obstacle
June 14, 2022
Why Iron Dome and an aircraft carrier provide limited benefits for South Korea
Bruce Bennett explains logic of ROK’s military development and how it sells advanced capabilities at lower cost than US
June 13, 2022
Arming Kyiv: Ukraine gives South Korea a chance to prove it’s a world player
Provision of military aid would bolster international opposition to unwarranted aggression, both in Europe and Asia
June 9, 2022
