Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
IPEF Supply Chain Agreement takes effect in South Korea amid uncertainties
Industry ministry discussed plans to explore joint projects with IPEF members to diversify critical material sources
April 18, 2024
Seoul’s ‘K-Defense’ push in the Philippines faces political, strategic hurdles
South Korea aims to bolster military cooperation with Manila, but election results and China’s actions loom large
April 16, 2024
South Korea’s industries minister meets US officials to discuss chip subsidies
Ahn Duk-geun seeks fair treatment for Korean companies as TSMC secures billions in US funding
April 16, 2024
South Korea braces for economic fallout as Israel-Iran tensions rise
ROK government convenes urgent meetings to assess risks and prepare contingency plans for potential crisis
April 15, 2024
Power struggles loom in South Korea as parties prepare for post-election battles
General election outcome could create more polarized political environment as presidential hopefuls jockey for position
April 10, 2024
South Korean partisan voters prioritize foreign policy, new study reveals
Analysis shows significant impact of international stances on partisan voters, challenging conventional wisdom
April 10, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production
April 10, 2024
Sanctions strain South Korea-Russia ties as Seoul weighs military aid to Ukraine
ROK faces mounting pressure realize ‘global pivotal state’ ambitions, but helping Kyiv could come at great cost
April 8, 2024
US-China trade war pushes South Korean companies to invest in Africa
Inconsistent policies and lack of infrastructure pose hurdles for firms seeking to diversify supply chains in Africa
April 8, 2024
Russia summons South Korean ambassador over what it calls “unfriendly” sanctions
Moscow’s veto of DPRK sanctions monitoring panel and growing military cooperation with Pyongyang prompt Seoul’s action
April 8, 2024
