Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Yoon’s media ban latest example of South Korean elite’s disdain for free press
Conservatives and liberals see media freedom as little more than a political tool to be wielded against each other
Great power rivalry limits the extent to which Yoon and Xi can work together
South Korea and China appeared at odds on North Korea and economic issues at first bilateral summit since pandemic
Security concerns nudge South Korea and Japan closer, with encouragement from US
First official summit reveals Yoon and Kishida want a reset, but nationalism remains a constant risk to progress
What the US midterm results mean for South Korea’s security and economy
China remains at center of US foreign policy in East Asia, leaving little room for imagination on the Korean Peninsula
Sound and fury: A divided South Korean parliament ends contentious audit
Progressives assailed trilateral military drills and response to Itaewon tragedy during weekslong audit of government
The Rising Sun will rise again? ROK fears of Japanese militarism linger on
Controversy over South Korea’s attendance at Japan’s fleet review reflects precarious efforts to improve relations
Xi Jinping’s consolidation of power spells trouble for South Korea
China doubled down on competition with US at party congress, jeopardizing 30 years of fruitful cooperation with Seoul
What to make of the large-scale protests against Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul
Rallies modeled on those that toppled Park Geun-hye have attracted progressive support but have yet to cross party lines
Redeploying US tactical nukes may not go far enough for South Koreans
New poll finds public lukewarm on idea, despite long-standing support for an indigenous nuclear program
Rejecting refugees a missed chance for Seoul to stand up to Russian aggression
Yoon administration tiptoeing around ties with Moscow despite saying it wants to do more to defend democratic freedoms