March 29, 2024
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Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11
Podcast

Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11

Yoon pauses debates, US and Japan will upgrade their alliance, and South Korean doctors elect a new leader

Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 29, 2024
How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus
Analysis

How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus

South Korea may double-down on trilateral cooperation to avoid being sidelined, but risks blowback from neighbors

How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus
John LeeJohn Lee March 26, 2024
South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties
Briefings

South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties

Seoul looks to Bucharest for defense and energy cooperation, even as legal disputes with Westinghouse persist

South Korea, Romania emphasize deepening ties amid global uncertainties
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 26, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Analysis

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding

Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
John LeeJohn Lee March 20, 2024
South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions
Briefings

South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions

Seoul aims to diversify partnerships and maintain export competitiveness but risks alienating China

South Korea seeks trade gains with UK, Lithuania amid global tensions
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 20, 2024
South Korea hosts democracy summit as its own democratic principles erode
Briefings

South Korea hosts democracy summit as its own democratic principles erode

Blinken’s visit comes amid growing concerns about the country’s democratic backsliding under President Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korea hosts democracy summit as its own democratic principles erode
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 18, 2024
Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9
Podcast

Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9

A South Korean was arrested for spying in Russia & the president tapped an ex-defense minister as his envoy to Australia

Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 15, 2024
South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks
Briefings

South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks

Al-Otaibi’s visit highlights growing partnership, challenges as Seoul aims for global arms market

South Korea, Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties amid regional risks
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 14, 2024
South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Analysis

South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition

Defense firms hope UAVs will be next big export, but experts say underdeveloped systems still hinder ROK’s potential

South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park March 13, 2024
Russia arrests South Korean over alleged espionage, ties likely to sour further
Briefings

Russia arrests South Korean over alleged espionage, ties likely to sour further

This marks the first time Russia has detained a South Korean citizen on spy charges, further complicating relations

Russia arrests South Korean over alleged espionage, ties likely to sour further
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 13, 2024
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