Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Seoul probe concludes ‘unidentified’ flying object struck Korean ship in Hormuz
The Iranian ambassador was seen headed to the foreign ministry, though authorities have not named actor behind strike
May 11, 2026
Haegung export signals South Korea’s pivot to plug-in defense sales model
Malaysia contract opens new markets while shifting integration and export decisions beyond Seoul’s control
May 7, 2026
Coupang probe strains US-South Korea ties as legal dispute hits security talks
Seoul’s data breach response draws U.S. political and trade pressure, with spillover into defense and nuclear talks
May 6, 2026
South Korean ship fire raises the stakes for Seoul in Middle East war
Trump’s claim of Iranian strike leaves Lee balancing maritime security, citizen safety and alliance pressure
May 5, 2026
UAE’s exit from OPEC puts South Korea between two key Gulf partners
Energy supply disruption raises stakes in managing ties with Abu Dhabi and Riyadh without alienating either
May 4, 2026
Yoon sentencing push, Coupang sovereignty row and KF-21 concerns — Ep. 130
Legal developments in Seoul meet US pressure over Coupang and debate over South Korea’s defense industrial priorities
May 1, 2026
South Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 24, 2026, and key outlook for May 2026
April 30, 2026
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
