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November 08, 2024
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Sado mine controversy lingers as espionage reform gains steam — Ep. 33
Podcast

Sado mine controversy lingers as espionage reform gains steam — Ep. 33

Seoul grapples with Tokyo’s rejection of forced labor acknowledgment and bipartisan push for espionage law overhaul

Sado mine controversy lingers as espionage reform gains steam — Ep. 33
KOREA PROKOREA PRO August 9, 2024
Seoul’s spy scandal exposes intelligence vulnerabilities
Briefings

Seoul’s spy scandal exposes intelligence vulnerabilities

Defense ministry refers official to prosecution amid efforts to reform intelligence command and update espionage law

Seoul’s spy scandal exposes intelligence vulnerabilities
KOREA PROKOREA PRO August 9, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves
Analysis

South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves

Proposed changes aim to address modern threats but risk stifling business activity and infringing on freedoms

South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim August 8, 2024
South Korea and the Philippines agree to boost ties
Briefings

South Korea and the Philippines agree to boost ties

Manila’s defense pact with Tokyo, Beijing’s maritime assertiveness and brewing political feud complicate matters

South Korea and the Philippines agree to boost ties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO August 8, 2024
Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
Analysis

Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds

New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn

Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park August 6, 2024
Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea
Briefings

Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea

UNC membership links European and Indo-Pacific security against North Korean and Russian military cooperation

Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO August 5, 2024
Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
Podcast

Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32

South Korea navigates monetary policy amid export growth and weak domestic consumption, as defense cooperation expands

Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
KOREA PROKOREA PRO August 2, 2024
South Korea’s new ambassadors to Japan and Australia reflect defense focus
Briefings

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

South Korea’s new ambassadors to Japan and Australia reflect defense focus
KOREA PROKOREA PRO August 1, 2024
South Korea and Japan revive military exchanges and cooperation
Briefings

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

South Korea and Japan revive military exchanges and cooperation
KOREA PROKOREA PRO July 30, 2024
Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
Analysis

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

Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
John LeeJohn Lee July 29, 2024
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