Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea and Japan build on Yoon-era ties as US leadership recedes
As Trump skips key meetings, Seoul and Tokyo revive shuttle diplomacy to manage shared geopolitical risks
June 19, 2025
Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options
June 18, 2025
US pushes Vietnam to decouple from China, raising risks for South Korean firms
Samsung, LG and others could face compliance costs as origin rules harden under US trade enforcement push
June 18, 2025
Trump’s G7 early exit exposes South Korea’s over-reliance on summit diplomacy
Lee Jae-myung now racing against time to salvage trade talks and reaffirm alliance ties before tariff pause expires
June 17, 2025
South Korea, Japan mark 60 years of ties amid signs of strategic continuity
High-level talks reflect effort to preserve momentum while deferring hard decisions on contentious bilateral issues
June 17, 2025
Israel-Iran strikes rattle global markets ahead of Lee Jae-myung’s G7 appearance
South Korean president to address conflict in Canada as rising energy costs threaten inflation rebound
June 16, 2025
Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus
Lee installs Wi Sung-lac and Lee Jong-seok despite past clashes over US alliance policy, testing pragmatic cooperation
June 13, 2025
Lee’s early diplomacy, key nominations and stock market pledges — Ep. 82
The Korea Pro team analyzes Lee’s first foreign calls, top economic picks, and court rulings as G7 summit approaches
June 13, 2025
South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism
Lee Hae-myung’s appointment of Yeo Han-koo as trade minister reflects pivot toward discipline over retaliation
June 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung, Xi Jinping diverge on tone and substance in first phone call
South Korea presses for reciprocal cooperation while Beijing stresses “core interests” and regional stability
June 11, 2025
