Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Donald Trump’s call for Hormuz ships tests South Korea’s role in global security
Washington’s request highlights debate over whether Seoul will help protect sea lanes that underpin its economy
March 16, 2026
South Korea weighs Trump’s call for naval deployments to Strait of Hormuz
Seoul signals cautious review after US president urges affected nations to send ships to keep key oil route open
March 16, 2026
Energy shock, US missile defense asset shifts and new trade probes — Ep. 123
Seoul weighs price controls, potential US missile defense redeployments and Washington opens Section 301 investigations
March 13, 2026
South Korea joins record IEA oil reserve release as Gulf crisis disrupts supply
Seoul will release 22.46 million barrels as Strait of Hormuz risks raise global energy security concerns
March 13, 2026
US trade investigation puts South Korea’s state-backed growth strategy at risk
Section 301 probe could bring Korean technology sectors and industrial subsidies under Washington’s scrutiny
March 12, 2026
Japan strengthens foreign investment screening to guard strategic tech
New review regime could affect South Korean technology firms and supply chain partnerships in Japan
March 12, 2026
South Korea petrochemical restructuring faces new risks from oil shock
President’s review of fuel market intervention raises concerns over feedstock costs and sector’s restructuring momentum
March 11, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price controls, tax relief as oil shock rattles markets
Cabinet reviews stabilization tools as Middle East tensions threaten to raise transport costs and consumer prices
March 11, 2026
South Korea signals tariff relief possible as US investment bill advances
Officials say Washington reacted positively as Seoul moves to pass law supporting outbound investment flows
March 9, 2026
Iran escalation, Seoul’s response and Google map’s breakthrough — Ep. 122
From shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz to emergency market measures in Seoul, plus Google’s HD map export approval
March 6, 2026
