Defense & Security
South Korea’s new ambassadors to Japan and Australia reflect defense focus
Park Cheol-hee and Sim Seung-seob bring expertise to boost South Korea’s diplomatic and defense efforts
August 1, 2024
South Korea and Japan revive military exchanges and cooperation
The two nations aim to enhance bilateral and trilateral security cooperation through high-level visits and exercises
July 30, 2024
Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
Massive data breach puts South Korean spies at risk, undermines intel gathering and erodes trust with allies
July 29, 2024
US, ROK, Japan institutionalize defense cooperation to confront regional threats
Trilateral Security Cooperation Framework agreement includes joint exercises, information sharing and consultations
July 29, 2024
Sue Mi Terry indictment fallout, proposed FARA-like law in South Korea — Ep. 31
Jeongmin and John explore political tensions over the Terry case and discuss a proposed law to regulate foreign agents
July 26, 2024
After Sue Mi Terry, South Korea debates need for crackdown on foreign influence
Broad scope of proposed ROK version of FARA risks turning law into political weapon and straining alliances
July 24, 2024
Biden exits 2024 race, passes torch to Vice President Kamala Harris
Potential Harris administration will likely lead to continuity in U.S. security and economic policies toward South Korea
July 23, 2024
South Korean companies affected by global IT outage, but damage less severe
Presidential office attributes limited impact to domestic IT infrastructure, but concerns over vulnerabilities persist
July 22, 2024
Nuclear energy, Trump assassination attempt, Sue Mi Terry indicted — Ep. 30
Jeongmin and John discuss recent global events impacting South Korea and preview the upcoming PPP leadership race
July 19, 2024
Indictment of ex-CIA analyst for South Korea ties raises concerns
The indictment could chill Korea-focused think tanks and complicate South Korea’s lobbying efforts in the US
July 18, 2024
