Defense & Security
Ukraine war and North Korean threats push forward South Korea’s arms industry
Yoon administration has prioritized weapons exports, and experts say Seoul can quickly scale up to meet soaring demand
October 11, 2022
How Russia’s brain drain could be South Korea’s gain
Government says it wants to attract highly skilled workers, even if public mostly opposed to long-term immigration
October 6, 2022
Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit
South Korean president made little progress on thorny bilateral issues, as his foul language stole the show
September 22, 2022
South Korea has to follow US on Russia, but risks economic and security fallout
Seoul faces oil import regulations and closer Russia-North Korea ties, but opportunities to sell arms to a shaken Europe
September 15, 2022
South Korea set to lose big if US and Iran can’t agree on new nuclear deal
Seoul agreed to expand economic relations with Tehran but was thwarted by Trump’s withdrawal from previous agreement
September 8, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol rejects three nos deal with China in words, but not actions
Seoul appears wary of angering Beijing by openly violating Moon-era agreement, but ambiguous approach also carries risks
September 5, 2022
Try as it might, South Korea can’t escape tensions over Taiwan
Washington wants Seoul to take stand against Beijing’s aggression, but China sees Korea as US base for island’s defense
September 2, 2022
South Korea’s defense industry looks to Europe with major Polish arms deal
Defense ties in region will require greater ROK interest in security situation and decisive approach to Russia
September 1, 2022
What a Trump comeback would mean for South Korea’s reset with the US
Reelection of former president hostile toward Seoul could throw allies’ ties into chaos, experts say
August 29, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region
August 25, 2022
