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Yoon’s rapprochement with Japan could soon be over before it even started
Analysis

Yoon’s rapprochement with Japan could soon be over before it even started

South Korea’s consultative group to resolve WWII forced labor case is struggling as upcoming court ruling approaches

Yoon’s rapprochement with Japan could soon be over before it even started
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 14, 2022
South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
Analysis

South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties

Tokyo free to seek relation reset with Seoul after election win, but militarization push could derail cooperation

South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
John LeeJohn Lee July 11, 2022
Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
Analysis

Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.

South Korea’s polarized media offer conflicting takes on president's first trip abroad, with attention focused on Japan

Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
Justin YeoJustin Yeo July 7, 2022
South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going
Analysis

South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going

Despite ambitions to explore final frontier, Seoul’s investment into its space program lags far behind

South Korea blasts off into space without clear vision for where it’s going
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff July 5, 2022
South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
Analysis

South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit

While Yoon Suk-yeol promoted trade with European nations, progress in relations with Japan failed to deliver on hype

South Korea walks tightrope between Europe and Asia at first NATO summit
James FretwellJames Fretwell July 4, 2022
NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
Analysis

NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties

Seoul’s participation reflects emerging threats it shares with Transatlantic alliance, as Beijing watches with suspicion

NATO summit a springboard for South Korea to diversify military ties
John LeeJohn Lee June 28, 2022
Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
Analysis

Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements

A dozen visitors tell Korea Pro their travel plans were disrupted because they were not informed about new K-ETA system

Travelers blame South Korea for missed flights over new document requirements
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll June 27, 2022
South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Analysis

South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia

Seoul’s embrace of new ‘Indo-Pacific strategy’ will require efforts to reassure partners of its commitment to region

South Korea’s tilt toward US risks stalling growing ties with Southeast Asia
Sea Young (Sarah) KimSea Young (Sarah) Kim June 23, 2022
Yoon spurns balancing between US and China with foreign policy picks
Analysis

Yoon spurns balancing between US and China with foreign policy picks

Many appointees to key posts specialize in US relations as new president seeks closer alignment with Washington

Yoon spurns balancing between US and China with foreign policy picks
Justin YeoJustin Yeo June 22, 2022
Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Analysis

Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track

Seoul has set ambitious targets for building power plants abroad, as companies bet on burgeoning small reactor market

Abandoning phaseout, South Korea moves to get nuclear exports back on track
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff June 21, 2022