Defense & Security
Biden exits 2024 race, passes torch to Vice President Kamala Harris
Potential Harris administration will likely lead to continuity in U.S. security and economic policies toward South Korea
South Korean companies affected by global IT outage, but damage less severe
Presidential office attributes limited impact to domestic IT infrastructure, but concerns over vulnerabilities persist
Nuclear energy, Trump assassination attempt, Sue Mi Terry indicted — Ep. 30
Jeongmin and John discuss recent global events impacting South Korea and preview the upcoming PPP leadership race
Indictment of ex-CIA analyst for South Korea ties raises concerns
The indictment could chill Korea-focused think tanks and complicate South Korea’s lobbying efforts in the US
US conservative agenda reveals possible cracks in alliance with South Korea
Project 2025 suggests prioritizing Taipei over Seoul in a conflict, likely stoking South Korea’s abandonment fears
South Korea’s cost-effective guided rocket hits bullseye in US military test
LIG Nex1 aims for US export deal after successful evaluation of its cost-effective weapon system
Seoul braces for potential US policy shift after Trump assassination attempt
Belief incident will increase Trump’s popularity has investors flocking to overseas assets and domestic defense stocks
US and South Korea ink new nuclear deterrence guidelines
Pact aims to reassure Seoul amid calls for independent arsenal, but future US policy shifts remain a concern
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
Yoon’s NATO summit engagement risks reversing progress in South Korea-China ties
South Korean president’s participation risks straining relations with Beijing, a key partner in managing North Korea