Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea faces scrutiny over handling of cross-border child abductions
Weak law enforcement has left parents in legal limbo after their former spouses took their children to Korea
February 22, 2023
New defense white paper reflects Yoon Suk-yeol’s hardline stance on North Korea
Seoul labels Pyongyang as its enemy and emphasizes cooperation and deterrence with Washington and Tokyo
February 16, 2023
ROK firms seek nuclear-powered ships. But tech poses risks to alliance with US
While advanced nuclear reactors could help reduce emissions and lower costs, military temptations will persist
February 14, 2023
Historic court ruling forces South Korea to face its dark past in Vietnam War
Seoul court rules ROK must pay survivor of massacre, but case unlikely to affect growing ties with Vietnam
February 10, 2023
Why local politics will prevent Yoon Suk-yeol from sending weapons to Ukraine
Facing a combative opposition and even harsher geopolitical landscape, Yoon will demur from sending direct military aid
February 1, 2023
Why the next two years could be critical for future of South Korea-Ecuador ties
Seoul would benefit from cooperation as Ecuador serves on Security Council, but Quito’s domestic politics could intrude
January 31, 2023
Why South Koreans are unified on China but divided over North Korea
Both countries pose major security challenges, but only the North raises difficult questions about national identity
January 25, 2023
South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy neglects the ‘Indo’ part to its detriment
Seoul largely views South Asia through an economic lens, overlooking other areas for cooperation with New Delhi
January 24, 2023
