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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
South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going
Analysis

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

South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff July 5, 2022
South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
Analysis

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

South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 4, 2022
NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
Analysis

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

NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
John LeeJohn Lee June 28, 2022
Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
Analysis

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

Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 27, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Analysis

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

Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff June 21, 2022