Defense & Security
Deadly Hanwha Aerospace explosion puts spotlight on defense industry risks
Investigators will examine structural causes as Seoul pushes defense exports and advanced industrial growth
June 2, 2026
Why a dormant South Korea-Japan military pact has returned to Seoul’s agenda
Ahn Gyu-back’s ACSA remarks reveal how OPCON, North Korea and alliance demands are reshaping defense debates
June 1, 2026
US, South Korea signal deeper shift in peninsula defense at Shangri-La Dialogue
Hegseth and Ahn separately backed a larger South Korean security role through OPCON, spending and modernization
June 1, 2026
South Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026
May 29, 2026
Ankit Panda on extended deterrence and South Korea’s strategic future — Ep. 134
South Korea weighs defense autonomy, extended deterrence and strategic choices beyond Washington
May 29, 2026
Seoul formally points to Iranian missile in Hormuz strike on South Korean vessel
Foreign ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador but avoided accusing Tehran of deliberately targeting the HMM Namu
May 28, 2026
Why identifying HMM Namu’s attacker may create problems for South Korea
Investigators may eventually identify the perpetrator, but Seoul’s shipping exposure limits how far policy can move
May 27, 2026
South Korea launches nuclear submarine plan with Washington in focus
Seoul’s naval ambitions depend as much on fuel access and diplomacy as submarine engineering
May 27, 2026
South Korea, Japan deepen energy-security coordination amid regional instability
Leaders discuss LNG swaps, crude stockpiling and US-China summit fallout during Andong meeting
May 20, 2026
Iran strike suspicions, US-China summit prep and Japan defense exports — Ep. 132
South Korea navigates Middle East pressure, great-power diplomacy and new defense export competition from Tokyo
May 15, 2026
