Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea’s pay-to-play deal with Trump anchors firms in a risky US economy
Signs of slowing growth and Trump’s politicization of Federal Reserve raise long-term risks for ROK firms
August 28, 2025
US, South Korea push nuclear cooperation amid clash over KHNP’s autonomy
Vice ministerial meeting highlights SMR deals, but Westinghouse settlement clouds Korean utility company’s future role
August 28, 2025
Trump-Lee summit prompts Beijing warning on US-South Korea alignment
China state media says Seoul risks ‘tying its destiny’ to US and abandoning pragmatic dual-track strategy with Beijing
August 27, 2025
South Korea bets $150 billion on US as Trump ties tariffs to investments
Sweeping MOUs and mega-deals highlight Seoul’s gamble to embed in US supply chains while upgrading the alliance
August 27, 2025
Trump’s social media post nearly derails first White House summit with Lee
South Korean president’s flattery contained tensions, but disinformation networks show risks to alliance stability
August 26, 2025
Trump, Lee hold first summit marked by praise, trade tension and awkward optics
Unusual call for ownership of USFK land added volatility to cordial summit focused on trade, energy and trilateral ties
August 26, 2025
Lee-Ishiba summit signals unity but fails to narrow gaps on China and history
South Korea and Japan pledged deeper ties, but policy divides and weak frameworks risk reducing summit to symbolism
August 25, 2025
Lee puts Japan ahead of US, betting on trilateral strength before Trump summit
Shuttle diplomacy resumes with joint announcement, boosting Seoul’s credibility for trade and security talks with Trump
August 25, 2025
KHNP-Westinghouse scandal, Lee-Ishiba summit, Trump meeting looms — Ep. 94
The Korea Pro team unpacks the nuclear export controversy, Korea-Japan diplomacy and looming US summit risks
August 22, 2025
US equity push in Samsung raises sovereignty fears ahead of Trump-Lee summit
White House plan to convert CHIPS Act subsidies into stakes in chipmakers triggers alarm over industrial autonomy
August 22, 2025
