Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Why a dormant South Korea-Japan military pact has returned to Seoul’s agenda
Ahn Gyu-back’s ACSA remarks reveal how OPCON, North Korea and alliance demands are reshaping defense debates
June 1, 2026
US, South Korea signal deeper shift in peninsula defense at Shangri-La Dialogue
Hegseth and Ahn separately backed a larger South Korean security role through OPCON, spending and modernization
June 1, 2026
South Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026
May 29, 2026
Ankit Panda on extended deterrence and South Korea’s strategic future — Ep. 134
South Korea weighs defense autonomy, extended deterrence and strategic choices beyond Washington
May 29, 2026
Seoul formally points to Iranian missile in Hormuz strike on South Korean vessel
Foreign ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador but avoided accusing Tehran of deliberately targeting the HMM Namu
May 28, 2026
Why identifying HMM Namu’s attacker may create problems for South Korea
Investigators may eventually identify the perpetrator, but Seoul’s shipping exposure limits how far policy can move
May 27, 2026
South Korea launches nuclear submarine plan with Washington in focus
Seoul’s naval ambitions depend as much on fuel access and diplomacy as submarine engineering
May 27, 2026
How a submarine voyage to Canada could strain Seoul’s strategy toward China
Real-time interoperability tests by ROK vessel underscore how defense exports carry geopolitical consequences
May 25, 2026
Samsung strike deal, Starbucks backlash and Lee-Takaichi summit — Ep. 133
South Korea weighs chip-sector profit sharing, May 18 historical sensitivities and renewed shuttle diplomacy with Japan
May 22, 2026
South Korea deepens Gulf financing push as Hormuz risks reshape policy
Seoul unveils $6 billion Middle East support package while pursuing supply-chain resilience and energy security
May 22, 2026
