Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Russian Embassy’s banner controversy, Seoul-Moscow ties and shipping — Ep. 121
NK News’ Anton Sokolin breaks down Russia’s messaging, Korea’s trade and compliance balance and the DPRK factor
February 27, 2026
South Korea’s review of NATO funding tests its Russia hedging strategy
Reviewing entry into a coordinated Ukraine procurement mechanism may reduce flexibility in managing Moscow relations
February 26, 2026
USFK drill near China exposes strains in Washington-Seoul alliance
Rare objections from South Korea spotlight consultation norms as US posture shifts toward China-focused deterrence
February 25, 2026
US Supreme Court ruling shakes legal basis of Trump tariff deals
Section 122 and 301 replace IEEPA, raising doubts over durability of executive trade agreements with allies
February 24, 2026
South Korea and Brazil upgrade ties amid global trade volatility
Strategic partnership and new MOUs seek supply chain diversification and revive MERCOSUR trade talks
February 24, 2026
Donald Trump shifts legal strategy as Supreme Court curbs reciprocal tariffs
White House raises global tariff to 15% via Trade Act authorities as Section 301 investigations target major partners
February 23, 2026
Yoon’s life sentence, import rankings and Munich Security Conference — Ep. 120
The ruling against the ex-president, party reactions, trade tensions with the US and takeaways from security conference
February 20, 2026
South Korea shifts focus from tariff pledges to delivery under US pressure
Seoul sends delegation to Washington as investment commitments face legal, political and commercial constraints
February 19, 2026
South Korea slips to ninth in US imports under Trump tariffs
Export share falls to lowest level since 1988 as Washington weighs narrowing metals tariff enforcement
February 19, 2026
South Korea activates tariff linked investment panel before law passes
MOTIR launches temporary system to review US bound projects as special act remains pending in National Assembly
February 16, 2026
