Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025
March 31, 2025
South Korea hosts trilateral trade talks with Japan and China to strengthen ties
Trilateral talks aim for economic cooperation but face hurdles in WTO reform and supply chain security
March 31, 2025
Acquitted but not cleared: Lee Jae-myung still faces legal jeopardy in 2025
From Daejang-dong to North Korea transfers, unresolved charges will define opposition leader’s presidential bid
March 28, 2025
Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68
Han Duck-soo returns, Lee Jae-myung is cleared, Trump hits autos and wildfires test the country’s resilience
March 28, 2025
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed
Free trade agreement sidelined as Trump weaponizes tariffs and private sector acts without waiting for government
March 28, 2025
South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
ROK firms may benefit from supply gaps, but EU procurement rules and Seoul’s Ukraine policy may block joint arms deals
March 27, 2025
Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms
Tariffs, domestic instability and weak diplomacy are driving Korean conglomerates to behave like post-national entities
March 26, 2025
Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share
Conglomerate’s plan includes new EV plants, AI labs and 14,000 jobs as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in
March 26, 2025
South Korea, Japan and China seek closer ties at trilateral ministerial summit
South Korea strengthens ties with Japan on security while engaging China on trade and maritime issues
March 24, 2025
Another potential impeachment, interest rates and trade tensions — Ep. 67
South Korea’s opposition seeks to impeach Acting President Choi as steel tariffs and Fed policy squeeze Seoul’s economy
March 21, 2025
