Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
July 12, 2024
Yoon’s NATO summit engagement risks reversing progress in South Korea-China ties
South Korean president’s participation risks straining relations with Beijing, a key partner in managing North Korea
July 12, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
July 10, 2024
South Korea and Thailand hold first Economic Partnership Agreement negotiation
The agreement may ease labor movement, address industry shortages and reinvigorate strained cultural exchanges
July 10, 2024
South Korea’s ambitious foreign policy risks overextension and inconsistency
Experts optimistic about Seoul’s global role despite concerns over broad aspirations and political challenges
July 9, 2024
US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28
USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts
July 9, 2024
Yoon’s warning: Russia-North Korea ties threaten peace in Europe and Asia
South Korean president vows to strengthen NATO cooperation, proposes joint cyber defense training
July 9, 2024
Europe’s push for domestic arms production threatens South Korea’s exports
Despite recent successes, financial challenges and political shifts complicate Seoul’s efforts to secure market share
July 8, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol set to warn about Moscow-Pyongyang ties at NATO summit
Seoul to coordinate with NATO member states on countering challenges posed by growing Russia-North Korea cooperation
July 8, 2024
Economic challenges, retiring boomers and a controversial ambassador — Ep. 27
Jeongmin and John unpack South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities and discuss the impact of an aging population
July 5, 2024
