Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea and Poland upgrade ties as defense, industrial links deepen
Leaders elevate relations to comprehensive strategic partnership anchored in arms deals and supply chain cooperation
April 14, 2026
Lee Jae Myung’s Israel posts reveal risks of communicating with social media
President’s social media style blurs line between domestic politics and official policy, raising diplomatic costs abroad
April 13, 2026
South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail
Seoul keeps emergency measures in place, warning energy, logistics recovery will lag even if diplomacy resumes
April 13, 2026
Semiconductor surge, security shifts and Middle East risks — Ep. 127
Short-term gains for Korean chipmakers as energy shocks, defense reforms and Iran tensions raise uncertainty
April 10, 2026
South Korea urges regional coordination as Middle East war drives energy risks
Seoul outlines price controls and 26.2 trillion won budget as ASEAN+3 officials warn of rising downside pressures
April 10, 2026
Failing to score ‘decisive’ win in Iran, Trump turns to punish allies yet again
With conflict unresolved, Washington signals consequences for partners as energy and logistics remain constrained
April 9, 2026
South Korea backs Hormuz reopening as ceasefire masks deeper risks
Seoul welcomes US-Iran truce and calls for free navigation, even as Tehran signals controlled access to key strait
April 9, 2026
South Korea-Japan evacuation diplomacy highlights ceiling on defense ties
Humanitarian coordination improves, but gaps in command, doctrine and strategy constrain deeper military integration
April 8, 2026
Chip profits rise as supply shocks squeeze South Korea’s broader economy
Samsung and LG post strong results, but rising costs and supply disruption point to mounting pressure across chip sector
April 8, 2026
US tightens Section 232 tariffs, reshaping South Korea’s export exposure
New system simplifies compliance but expands enforcement scope, creating uneven sectoral impacts for Korean firms
April 7, 2026
