Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
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
South Korea-Japan-China summit faces uphill battle amid regional tensions
The three East Asian nations may aim to boost cooperation, but deep-rooted mistrust will likely hinder progress
April 5, 2024
US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
From waivers to pressure, Washington’s stance change complicates South Korea’s geopolitical stance
April 4, 2024
Trump’s 2024 bid could reshape global defense industry, impact South Korea
South Korean defense firms could benefit from increased allied spending, but face competition and U.S. market risks
April 3, 2024
