Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Sado mine controversy lingers as espionage reform gains steam — Ep. 33
Seoul grapples with Tokyo’s rejection of forced labor acknowledgment and bipartisan push for espionage law overhaul
August 9, 2024
Seoul’s spy scandal exposes intelligence vulnerabilities
Defense ministry refers official to prosecution amid efforts to reform intelligence command and update espionage law
August 9, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves
Proposed changes aim to address modern threats but risk stifling business activity and infringing on freedoms
August 8, 2024
South Korea and the Philippines agree to boost ties
Manila’s defense pact with Tokyo, Beijing’s maritime assertiveness and brewing political feud complicate matters
August 8, 2024
Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn
August 6, 2024
Germany joins UN Command, strengthening security ties with South Korea
UNC membership links European and Indo-Pacific security against North Korean and Russian military cooperation
August 5, 2024
Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout
August 2, 2024
Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
South Korea navigates monetary policy amid export growth and weak domestic consumption, as defense cooperation expands
August 2, 2024
South Korea’s export boom continues but domestic woes persist
Weak domestic demand and geopolitical factors threaten to derail the country’s 10-month export growth streak
August 2, 2024
South Korea’s new ambassadors to Japan and Australia reflect defense focus
Park Cheol-hee and Sim Seung-seob bring expertise to boost South Korea’s diplomatic and defense efforts
August 1, 2024
