Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
China exploits South Korea’s strategic paralysis in Yellow Sea expansion
While Beijing installs platforms, Seoul balances trade, alliance and leadership vacuum as it weighs cost of pushing back
April 23, 2025
South Korea’s chip exports surged in March ahead of U.S. tariff deadline
Semiconductor surge preceded tariff announcement, signaling lower export expectations for the second quarter
April 23, 2025
South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership
April 22, 2025
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring
April 18, 2025
BOK holds rates steady as trade turmoil ties South Korea’s monetary policy hands
Central bank leaves interest rate at 2.75%, citing U.S. tariff risk, foreign exchange volatility and sluggish growth
April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism
April 17, 2025
South Korea and Vietnam expand ties through institutionalized action plan
With US tariffs looming and China circling, Seoul leans on rule-based alignment to secure regional influence
April 17, 2025
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect
April 16, 2025
US ‘sensitive’ list including South Korea takes effect as trade pressure mounts
Seoul confirms DOE designation has likely taken effect, amid Trump’s push for energy and defense concessions
April 16, 2025
South Korea deepens Indo-Pacific ties as US signals more tariff shifts
Seoul engages Australia and Vietnam as Washington’s trade policy chaos continues and China expands outreach
April 14, 2025
