Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Seoul’s ambitious five-year defense plan confronts difficult financial realities
South Korea wants to invest staggering $268B to bolster military, but there are already signs of budgetary strain
December 22, 2023
How South Korea plans to forge ahead with Indo-Pacific Strategy amid tensions
Yoon Suk-yeol’s cabinet reshuffle signals South Korea’s focus on US relations and addressing regional threats
December 20, 2023
Yoon taps two veteran diplomats for intelligence and foreign ministry posts
Appointing Cho Tae-yong and Cho Tae-yul indicates administration’s emphasis on regional security and global diplomacy
December 20, 2023
Washington and Seoul rush to cement nuclear pact before 2024 US elections
Joint nuclear guidelines aim for completion by mid-2024, addressing North Korean threats and US election uncertainties
December 18, 2023
South Korea’s immigration dilemma, Yoon’s Netherlands state visit — Pilot Ep. 3
Korea Pro discusses the problem of racial profiling at ROK airport security amid concerns about undocumented migrants
December 15, 2023
How South Korea’s arms trade with Poland fuels rivalry with US defense firms
Possible Warsaw withdrawal from arms deal would ease tensions in short term but ultimately intensify US-ROK competition
December 12, 2023
South Korea’s arms sales to Poland under threat from political changes in Warsaw
Political transition in Poland threatens to upend South Korea’s arms sale strategy in European defense market
December 12, 2023
US and South Korea boost tech partnership as China’s influence looms
South Korea’s tech partnership with the US highlights broader strategic tensions in ROK-China relations
December 11, 2023
South Korea’s immigration dilemma puts Southeast Asians in the spotlight
Tough immigration checks raise questions on racial profiling amid concerns about undocumented migrants and illicit drugs
December 8, 2023
Yoon’s Netherlands state visit will aim to strengthen chip diplomacy
The visit will focus on enhancing semiconductor supply chains amid Chinese rare earth export restrictions
December 8, 2023
