Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Analysis
Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
New survey puts South Korean president’s popularity at 8-month high but may not provide sound basis for policy decisions
March 9, 2023
Analysis
Why the ROK-Japan deal on forced labor will be hard for opponents to overturn
Yoon is early in presidency and his foreign policy prioritizes normal relations with democratic neighbor
March 7, 2023
Analysis
South Korea has good reason to reconsider costs of providing weapons to Ukraine
US and its allies are nudging Seoul to arm Kyiv, and some experts say Russia will have limited ability to retaliate
March 6, 2023
Briefings
South Korea and Japan agree to create fund to resolve wartime forced labor issue
March 6, 2023
Analysis
Video games are the latest cultural battleground between South Korea and China
Resentment over cultural ownership runs deep between the two countries, and video games are the latest iteration of it
March 3, 2023
Analysis
Why South Korea is grumbling about new US chip restrictions on China
ROK semiconductor firms may lose billions if unable to utilize recent factory investments throughout supply chains
March 2, 2023
