Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea, Qatar shift ties toward capital-backed tech investment push
Seoul seeks to link manufacturing and AI capabilities with Qatari capital but faces geopolitical and financial risks
April 30, 2026
South Korea pegs May oil imports at 87% of normal amid supply strain
Seoul secures alternative crude flows but flags petrochemical and construction bottlenecks as war disruptions persist
April 27, 2026
Uranium site claims, THAAD questions and and global energy push — Ep. 129
Debate over North Korea facilities coincides with THAAD concerns and expanded outreach to India and Vietnam
April 24, 2026
Lee’s India trip recasts Korea ties around energy, industry and shared risk
Summit documents show Seoul treating India less as a future market than as a partner in resilience, logistics and supply
April 23, 2026
South Korea eases FTA rules to bring in Canadian crude oil supply
Alberta deal removes origin barriers and cuts tariffs, adding flexibility but not replacing core Middle East imports
April 22, 2026
South Korea-India summit tests whether ‘potential’ can finally deliver results
New committee and trade targets signal intent, but structural barriers still cloud implementation outlook
April 21, 2026
Trump taps Michelle Steel for South Korea envoy role amid regional strain
Seoul-born former lawmaker brings anti-China stance and campaign-style politics to a key US alliance post in Asia
April 20, 2026
South Korea, Europe expand FTA into supply chains and economic security
Seoul and Brussels deepen cooperation on tech and minerals while disputes over market access and regulation persist
April 20, 2026
Smart regulation push, Middle East diplomacy and defense continuity — Ep. 128
Vague reform agenda unfolds alongside oil supply efforts and continued U.S.-ROK coordination on defense
April 17, 2026
South Korea seeks oil cooperation with Brazil, Mexico amid supply risks
Seoul expands outreach to Latin America as it looks to secure crude beyond Middle East routes disrupted by conflict
April 17, 2026
