Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea eyes Turkmenistan’s natural gas reserves amid political uncertainty
South Korea secures energy and infrastructure partnerships, but Turkmen power struggle and economic woes raise concern
June 12, 2024
Yoon embarks on Central Asian economic diplomacy amid inter-Korean tensions
South Korean president seeks to expand business ties while facing potential criticism and provocations from North Korea
June 11, 2024
Yoon’s oil and gas announcement may be a strategic move in Japan negotiations
The potential discovery in the East Sea comes as a critical agreement with Japan is set to expire in 2028
June 10, 2024
Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23
This week, Jeongmin and John discuss the implication of Yoon’s oil reserve claims and the ROK-Africa summit
June 7, 2024
South Korea grapples with data security as Chinese apps gain massive user base
Experts warn of potential data leakage and cyber surveillance as TikTok and Temu expand their reach in the country
June 7, 2024
Putin’s praise for Seoul’s Ukraine stance raises eyebrows, risks for South Korea
Yoon’s case-by-case approach to Russia risks undermining South Korea’s global pivotal state aspirations amid UN role
June 7, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Africa summit pledges boost ties, but challenges loom
South Korea seeks to expand trade and investment in Africa, but must navigate infrastructure and policy hurdles
June 5, 2024
U.S., South Korea and Japan institutionalize partnership amid challenges
Ministers agree to meet to ensure continuity of trilateral cooperation in the face of political risks in each country
June 3, 2024
Seoul forced to navigate geopolitical minefield after ICC targets Israel, Hamas
Arrest warrants place ROK in tight spot between ally US and international court, as it balances interests in Middle East
May 31, 2024
New allegations Yoon meddled in marine death case fuel scrutiny of his actions
Revelation of president’s phone calls to ex-defense chief risk turning case into all-consuming political controversy
May 30, 2024
