Defense & Security
Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles
Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military
February 6, 2025
South Korea’s next president could reset Russia relations amid global shifts
Economic pragmatism could replace Yoon’s ideological diplomacy as Seoul navigates energy, trade and security concerns
February 5, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025
February 3, 2025
DeepSeek’s open-source AI poses new threats to South Korean security
North Korea and China could use nonproprietary AI like R1 to boost capabilities in cyberwarfare, disinformation and more
January 30, 2025
Vietnam’s $276 million deal for K9 howitzers deepens ties with South Korea
The arms sale underscores Hanoi’s push for military modernization and Seoul’s expanding role in Southeast Asian security
January 28, 2025
Former South Korean defense minister walks back testimony to defend president
Yoon Suk-yeol admits martial law was potentially illegal but claims he did not intend to execute the decree
January 27, 2025
Trump’s return, South Korea’s fiscal debate, and Yoon’s legal troubles — Ep. 59
The Korea Pro team discusses Trump’s presidency, fiscal stimulus calls and South Korea’s ongoing political strife
January 24, 2025
South Korea’s military faces calls for reform as martial law dust settles
Experts say systemic changes are needed to depoliticize leadership and strengthen civilian oversight
January 23, 2025
Trump returns to power with policies that could strain US-South Korea relations
Trade conflicts, military costs and exclusion from diplomacy with North Korea pose risks for Seoul’s future
January 21, 2025
Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future
January 17, 2025
