Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea’s democratic institutions held firm but society remains fractured
One year after the crisis, interviews with citizens reveal emotional wounds of the martial law decree remain unhealed
December 4, 2025
How Gordon Chang’s online megaphone amplifies right-wing Korean narratives in US
Conservative pundit has ramped up pro-Yoon commentary since martial law, and his warnings may have even reached Trump
December 3, 2025
South Korea resumes high-level Iran talks in first visit since Israel conflict
Move highlights divergence between Lee administration’s hedging strategy and Trump’s maximum pressure campaign
December 2, 2025
Why Coupang’s data disaster may have handed South Korea a regulatory cudgel
Data leak provides cover for aggressive regulations as US trade deal constrains new monopoly legislation
December 1, 2025
Rocket success, defense setback and tightening monetary reality — Ep. 108
South Korea advances space ambitions, loses major naval deal in Poland, and the BOK faces tightening policy constraints
November 28, 2025
South Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1 to 26, 2025, and key outlook for December 2025
November 28, 2025
BOK faces narrow policy options as currency volatility tests growth, stability
Central bank holds policy rate steady at 2.5% as won’s depreciation constrains monetary freedom
November 27, 2025
Currency stability becomes test of credibility for US-South Korea alliance
New law links tariff reductions and capital deployment to won stability, creating consequences if volatility accelerates
November 26, 2025
Japan-China tensions expose limits of South Korea’s fragile thaw with Tokyo
Dispute over Taiwan undermines Seoul’s strategic ambiguity and reveals unresolved mistrust in ROK-Japan cooperation
November 25, 2025
Defense cooperation falters as Seoul and Tokyo clash over symbolic sovereignty
Refueling denial and drill cancellation reveal how nationalist pressure threatens operational readiness and US strategy
November 24, 2025
