Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea sets late-2028 target to free Gwangju air base for mega chip cluster
Military relocation, US coordination and year-end power supply leave little room for delays in Seoul’s Honam plans
August 11, 2026
US scrutiny of South Korea’s Network Act widens the sovereignty fight
An Aug. 20 briefing demand extends Washington’s pressure from Coupang into online speech and platform regulation
August 10, 2026
The hidden cost of South Korea’s stronger won after US-Japan intervention
SK Hynix, tighter policy and market flows lifted the currency, but those forces may prove difficult for Seoul to repeat
August 3, 2026
Lee Jae Myung turns South America into South Korea’s next supply chain bet
Argentinian oil, Chilean minerals and Brazilian scale part of regional strategy to diversify trade and resource access
August 3, 2026
South Korea in July 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for August 2026
July 31, 2026
Tech sell-off, changing demographics and frontline readiness — Ep. 143
SK Hynix profits fail to lift markets as foreign residents grow and ammunition practices trigger a military review
July 31, 2026
Seoul builds framework for $150B US shipbuilding pledge, but funding gaps remain
South Korea is creating institutions for implementation, but many projects remain preliminary and funding details scarce
July 24, 2026
South Korea’s oil squeeze, Seoul mayor ruling and KNDA breach — Ep. 142
Middle East turmoil raises costs for Seoul as Mayor Oh Se-hoon appeals conviction and diplomats’ data is exposed
July 24, 2026
South Korea’s energy security faces renewed test as Middle East conflict widens
Seoul has secured crude supplies, but renewed fighting, higher inflation and Houthi threats could raise economic costs
July 22, 2026
UNESCO ensures Sado will remain a recurring South Korea-Japan dispute
The World Heritage Committee has embedded the issue in a review process that will shape Seoul-Tokyo diplomacy for years
July 20, 2026
