Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Seoul expands ASEAN partnerships ahead of Trump’s White House return
New initiatives target digital growth, climate action and workforce development to bolster trade links
The ironclad illusion: South Korea’s crisis puts alliance with US to the test
Blinken’s reassurances ring hollow after Yoon’s martial law. Washington needs to do more to speak up for ROK democracy
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
Standoff over Yoon’s arrest poses critical test of South Korean rule of law
Resistance to arrest warrant has raised troubling questions about chain of command and the ROK’s political stability
Institutional rot and crisis: South Korea’s leadership vacuum — Ep. 55
The Korea Pro team unpacks the impasse over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest and implications for Seoul’s political stability
Why South Korea’s new defense tech law still leaves it vulnerable to espionage
Experts emphasize need to address systemic weaknesses in defense exports, not just strengthen legal deterrents
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years
Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability
Biden signs bill reaffirming US troop presence ahead of Trump administration
Legislation offers Seoul short-term assurance as Trump’s pick for Pentagon policy role hints at possible changes
Why a Democratic Party-led South Korea will reject nuclear weapons
Credibility deficit left in wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s martial law will force DP to prioritize alliance and stability