Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea-China summit meeting highlights opportunities and challenges
Seoul seeks to expand trade and investment with Beijing, but with new markets come new risks
May 27, 2024
Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions
Geopolitical dynamics and entrenched disputes pose significant hurdles for South Korea, Japan and China
May 27, 2024
China’s path to regional leadership remains uncertain despite diplomatic pivot
While a trilateral summit with South Korea and Japan may ease tensions, challenges persist for Beijing
May 24, 2024
South Korea’s chip industry faces uphill battle despite massive support package
$19 billion investment fails to tackle key challenges as Taiwan’s TSMC outpaces in R&D spending and government support
May 24, 2024
South Korean arms deals at risk as Poland struggles to secure funding
“Polonization” of equipment in jeopardy as new government inherits unclear financing for multibillion-dollar contracts
May 20, 2024
Unexpected speaker, Dior pastor and unintended trade benefits — Ep. 20
The Korea Pro team unpacks the National Assembly speaker surprise, the first lady’s Dior scandal, and US tariffs
May 17, 2024
South Korea and Cambodia forge strategic partnership to boost ties
Agreements on defense, trade and infrastructure aim to expand cooperation between the two nations
May 17, 2024
US tariffs on China could boost South Korean EV and battery exports
Upcoming trilateral meeting with Japan and China will likely focus on trade tensions and South Korea’s position
May 16, 2024
South Korean elites breaking bad? Nuclearization debate with Victor Cha — Ep. 19
Victor Cha discusses his new report on South Korean elites’ fragile opposition to nuclearization and the risks ahead
May 14, 2024
Yoon administration faces pressure amid Japan’s Naver move
Opposition’s calls for a firm response to protect South Korean corporations from overseas complicates Seoul’s calculus
May 14, 2024
