Defense & Security
US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28
USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts
July 9, 2024
Yoon’s warning: Russia-North Korea ties threaten peace in Europe and Asia
South Korean president vows to strengthen NATO cooperation, proposes joint cyber defense training
July 9, 2024
Europe’s push for domestic arms production threatens South Korea’s exports
Despite recent successes, financial challenges and political shifts complicate Seoul’s efforts to secure market share
July 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol set to warn about Moscow-Pyongyang ties at NATO summit
Seoul to coordinate with NATO member states on countering challenges posed by growing Russia-North Korea cooperation
July 8, 2024
Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26
Jeongmin and John discuss domestic politics and a deadly industrial accident that took the lives of dozens of workers
June 28, 2024
Putin’s Pyongyang visit heightens South Korea’s security dilemma
South Korea faces tough choices as Russia and North Korea deepen ties, potentially impacting regional stability
June 27, 2024
South Korean conservatives revive nuclear weapons talk amid regional tensions
Ruling party leadership race fuels debate on nuclear armament despite US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence
June 26, 2024
South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle
Democratic Party could use control of key committees to obstruct Yoon’s economic reforms and foreign policy
June 25, 2024
Freedom Edge trilateral exercise looms as North Korea-Russia partnership grows
US, South Korea and Japan pledge stronger cooperation while warning of threats to regional stability
June 25, 2024
Former admiral sails toward ambassador post as Seoul-Canberra ties deepen
Sim Seung-seob’s potential appointment reflects South Korea’s focus on strengthening military ties with Australia
June 21, 2024
