Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
US conservative agenda reveals possible cracks in alliance with South Korea
Project 2025 suggests prioritizing Taipei over Seoul in a conflict, likely stoking South Korea’s abandonment fears
July 16, 2024
Seoul braces for potential US policy shift after Trump assassination attempt
Belief incident will increase Trump’s popularity has investors flocking to overseas assets and domestic defense stocks
July 15, 2024
US and South Korea ink new nuclear deterrence guidelines
Pact aims to reassure Seoul amid calls for independent arsenal, but future US policy shifts remain a concern
July 15, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
July 12, 2024
Yoon’s NATO summit engagement risks reversing progress in South Korea-China ties
South Korean president’s participation risks straining relations with Beijing, a key partner in managing North Korea
July 12, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
July 10, 2024
South Korea and Thailand hold first Economic Partnership Agreement negotiation
The agreement may ease labor movement, address industry shortages and reinvigorate strained cultural exchanges
July 10, 2024
South Korea’s ambitious foreign policy risks overextension and inconsistency
Experts optimistic about Seoul’s global role despite concerns over broad aspirations and political challenges
July 9, 2024
US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28
USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts
July 9, 2024
Yoon’s warning: Russia-North Korea ties threaten peace in Europe and Asia
South Korean president vows to strengthen NATO cooperation, proposes joint cyber defense training
July 9, 2024
