Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea faces strategic dilemma as China expands Yellow Sea presence
South Korean experts call for strategy shift as Beijing blurs civilian and military boundaries offshore
May 29, 2025
US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy
Suspension of reciprocal tariffs forces Seoul to recalibrate just as new government is set to take office
May 29, 2025
China’s Tencent acquires 9.7% stake in SM, becoming key K-pop power broker
Chinese tech giant acquires HYBE’s stake, gaining leverage over SM’s global fan platform expansion into China
May 29, 2025
China’s Yellow Sea no-sail zone sparks South Korea’s interagency response
No-sail zone declared in disputed EEZ area draws muted response from Seoul amid presidential transition
May 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s trade strategy risks running aground in a protectionist world
Promise to stabilize China ties and rebalance US tariffs neglect South Korea’s lack of leverage in a transactional era
May 26, 2025
US troop review highlights South Korea’s strategic drift in leadership vacuum
Seoul’s caretaker government was not consulted as the Pentagon eyes a potential 4,500-troop reduction
May 23, 2025
First TV debate, constitutional reform plans, SKT hacking revelations — Ep. 78
Korea Pro examines the economic debate's key moments, competing constitutional visions and cybersecurity concerns
May 23, 2025
South Korean presidential candidates’ defense platforms diverge by ideology
Lee backs OPCON transfer, Kim echoes Yoon’s nuclear doctrine, Lee Jun-seok targets personnel and Kwon rejects hard power
May 22, 2025
South Korea seeks deeper role in US defense supply chain through MRO talks
Arms procurement agency seeks to anchor Korean firms in US defense logistics amid trade talks and political transition
May 22, 2025
South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution
May 21, 2025
