Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea faces financial burden as Indonesia seeks to cut KF-21 costs
Jakarta’s offer to pay one-third of original amount threatens joint project’s future and bilateral trust
May 7, 2024
Controversial deportation of foreign students highlights ROK’s immigration woes
Mismanagement and financial pressures leave students vulnerable as universities seek to offset declining enrollment
May 6, 2024
Diplomatic tensions rise as Japan targets Korean tech giant’s chat app stake
Demand for divestment over data security concerns echoes U.S. TikTok ban, highlights growing tech nationalism
May 6, 2024
Na Kyung-won, a five-term lawmaker who may soon lead the conservative party
High-profile female legislator has clashed with Yoon Suk-yeol and could seek to distinguish her party from the president
May 3, 2024
ROK holds defense, foreign ministerial talks with Australia amid power vacuum
ROK defense and foreign ministers visit Australia, former tour Hanhwa Defense facility in Victoria
May 1, 2024
US seeks “fair” and “equitable” defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea
Negotiations to determine Seoul’s share of USFK costs face resistance from South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties
April 29, 2024
President Yoon-DP leader Lee meeting, arms exports, Cho Kuk’s fate — Ep. 16
Yoon and Lee to discuss $180 handouts; Korea to sell rockets to Poland and missiles to Romania; Cho’s party falls short
April 26, 2024
US aims for three-way nuclear deterrence talks with South Korea, Japan
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell suggests Nobel Peace Prize for Yoon, Kishida amid regional security concerns
April 26, 2024
South Korean smart farm companies face uphill battle in Middle East market
Aging farmers and high costs hinder adoption at home, while Gulf nations offer opportunities but risks abroad
April 25, 2024
South Korea positions itself as key partner in Africa’s development strategy
Meeting between trade minister and AfCFTA Secretary General highlights Seoul’s growing interest in the continent
April 25, 2024
