Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea and the Philippines agree to boost ties
Manila’s defense pact with Tokyo, Beijing’s maritime assertiveness and brewing political feud complicate matters
August 8, 2024
Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn
August 6, 2024
Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea
UNC membership links European and Indo-Pacific security against North Korean and Russian military cooperation
August 5, 2024
Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout
August 2, 2024
Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
South Korea navigates monetary policy amid export growth and weak domestic consumption, as defense cooperation expands
August 2, 2024
South Korea’s export boom continues but domestic woes persist
Weak domestic demand and geopolitical factors threaten to derail the country’s 10-month export growth streak
August 2, 2024
South Korea’s new ambassadors to Japan and Australia reflect defense focus
Park Cheol-hee and Sim Seung-seob bring expertise to boost South Korea’s diplomatic and defense efforts
August 1, 2024
Japan considers Sado Mine commemoration amid South Korea’s cautious approval
UNESCO World Heritage listing sparks debate over colonial past and future relations between the two nations
July 31, 2024
South Korea and Japan revive military exchanges and cooperation
The two nations aim to enhance bilateral and trilateral security cooperation through high-level visits and exercises
July 30, 2024
Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
Massive data breach puts South Korean spies at risk, undermines intel gathering and erodes trust with allies
July 29, 2024
