Defense & Security
Tech sell-off, changing demographics and frontline readiness — Ep. 143
SK Hynix profits fail to lift markets as foreign residents grow and ammunition practices trigger a military review
July 31, 2026
Foreign residents hold South Korea’s population flat as working-age base shrinks
Korean nationals fall for fifth year, working-age share drops below 70% for first time, men in their 20s decline 3.8%
July 29, 2026
Why South Korea’s defense export success may not translate into drone dominance
Cheap military drones demand new supply chains, financing models and manufacturing economics unlike traditional weapons
July 22, 2026
South Korea’s drone buildup may outpace the networks needed to fight with it
The military is expanding procurement, but experts say integration, specialist units and defenses are lagging behind
July 21, 2026
South Korea’s naval exports face a tougher political test after Canada
Next generation of submarine contracts will reward suppliers that offer enduring security and industrial partnerships
July 17, 2026
Lee’s economic gamble, BOK hike and military academy reform — Ep. 141
South Korea bets on public investment while facing inflation pressure, weak won risks and criticism over defense reform
July 17, 2026
South Korea’s military academy overhaul faces scrutiny as details remain elusive
The plan would transform officer training, but critics say the government has yet to justify its biggest defense reform
July 15, 2026
How South Korea could capitalize on India’s changing defense priorities
India’s post-2025 military review has renewed interest in Korean air defense systems and broader industrial cooperation
July 10, 2026
Submarine setback, NATO ambitions and South Korea’s fake news fight — Ep. 140
Seoul weighs Hanwha’s Canada loss, deeper defense ties with Europe and new risks from the ‘Network Act’
July 10, 2026
South Korea bets on NATO integration as Europe rewrites defense rules
Rather than chasing individual arms deals, Seoul is pursuing deeper industrial integration in Europe’s defense market
July 8, 2026
