Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
China’s Taiwan pressure may reveal more disciplined strategy toward South Korea
Beijing has made its red line clear but could stop short of THAAD-style retaliation to preserve improving bilateral ties
September 7, 2026
Lee and Macron face first major test of Korea-France strategic upgrade
Seoul wants concrete gains in security, technology and business from the global strategic partnership launched in April
September 7, 2026
South Korea tests its Hormuz limits as Trump pressure builds across alliance
Seoul is weighing a limited maritime role that could protect energy flows while setting a new baseline for US demands
September 4, 2026
Tving security failures hand Seoul a new test after the Coupang dispute
MSIT found 39.5 million accounts exposed as weak controls put Korea’s privacy enforcement and consistency under scrutiny
September 4, 2026
Kang Shin-chul’s unusual rise now faces its hardest test at defense ministry
A career general trusted by rival governments must sell contentious reforms to the military establishment that made him
September 1, 2026
South Korea in August 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to 28, 2026, and key outlook for September 2026
August 31, 2026
How South Korean presidents learned to live with an unpredictable US ally
From Nixon to Trump, Seoul has repeatedly had to adapt when Washington changed the military terms of the alliance
August 27, 2026
US Treasury’s ‘zero-leakage’ Iran push creates fresh risks for South Korea
Korean firms face tighter screening and Hormuz exposure, while Washington’s strategy still depends heavily on China
August 25, 2026
South Korea’s Arctic gamble could pay off even if the route stays niche
PanStar Acro’s pilot may matter most for shipbuilding, ports and expertise even if regular service stays limited
August 24, 2026
Trump’s UFS decision raises stakes for South Korea on OPCON and submarines
Washington’s abrupt exercise cut shows how unrelated disputes could complicate Seoul’s biggest defense priorities
August 21, 2026
