Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Seoul signals ‘step-by-step’ plan for weapons provision to Ukraine — Ep. 44
The Korea Pro team discusses Polish drone deployment and this week's major electricity price spike for major companies
How South Korea’s Vietnam playbook provides template for DPRK troops in Russia
Seoul’s own history of profiting from foreign war illuminates what North Korea has to gain, and the risks of retaliation
South Korea announces potential weapons provision for Ukraine
The move comes after ROK confirmed North Korea has deployed troops to aid Russia’s war in Ukraine
South Korea-Russia tensions escalate, but lethal weapons provision still unclear
Seoul lawmakers show rare bipartisan unity in condemning Russia, but diverge on follow-up measures
North Korean troops in Russia bring new economic risks for South Korea
With North Korea backing Russia in Ukraine, Seoul faces sanctions pressure, energy challenges and financial uncertainty
Han Kang’s Nobel win and South Korea’s diplomatic balancing act — Ep. 43
The Korea Pro team discusses South Korea’s soft power as Yoon Suk-yeol grapples with regional diplomacy
South Korea introduces tougher penalties to combat high-tech sector leaks
New initiative aims to prevent leaks, but past failures raise doubts about the effectiveness of tougher penalties
Trump’s potential return risks South Korea’s national security and economy
A second Trump presidency would leave Seoul facing defense and trade uncertainty and challenge Yoon’s alliance strategy
South Korea and Japan eye stronger ties but history and strategy complicate path
Defense cooperation is vital, but unresolved wartime issues and conflicting priorities hinder meaningful progress
Yoon Suk-yeol taps former chief of staff as ambassador to China
Kim Dae-ki faces economic challenges and balancing South Korea’s relations with China and the US