Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
How China’s growing clout helped bump South Korea from Human Rights Council
ROK’s failed bid to stay on council a blow to human rights accountability as Beijing’s friends take its place
October 17, 2022
How anti-Japanism stunts South Korea’s ambition to enhance US alliance
Opposition party chief suggests Japan might re-invade Korea, and these views are surprisingly entrenched in the ROK
October 14, 2022
The South Korean public doesn’t buy Yoon’s narrative on hot mic moment
President’s approval rate has recovered, but majority see his criticism of broadcaster’s reporting as media suppression
October 12, 2022
Multilateralism key for South Korean supply chains, growing arms industry
While China threatens its autonomy, Seoul can improve economic resilience through cooperation with other regional powers
October 10, 2022
How Russia’s brain drain could be South Korea’s gain
Government says it wants to attract highly skilled workers, even if public mostly opposed to long-term immigration
October 6, 2022
Seoul’s diplomacy left weakened after parliament votes against foreign minister
Opposition-led National Assembly could refuse to talk to Park Jin after no-confidence motion — even in a major crisis
October 5, 2022
Why Yoon Suk-yeol’s failings at home hamstring his foreign policy
The president has been unable to create momentum and change the narrative surrounding his administration
October 3, 2022
Yoon and his critics both score foreign policy own goals
Voting no confidence in the foreign minister hardly helps ROK diplomacy
September 30, 2022
Harris and Yoon all smiles, but future trouble may lurk for US and South Korea
The allies appear to be at odds on U.S. tax credits for South Korean EVs, gender equality, and the Taiwan issue
September 29, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign misadventures trigger another ratings downturn
South Korean administration’s efforts to bury embarrassing hot mic remark have only ensured it stays in the headlines
September 27, 2022
