Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Analysis
Why Chinese spy balloons could be harbingers for US-ROK alliance tensions
Diverging interests and threat perceptions among the allies prevent a military consensus on threat posed by China
March 23, 2023
Analysis
Yoon’s Southeast Asia approach continues old policies, but still lacks clarity
Experts see continuity with New Southern Policy, but Seoul may be spreading itself too thin across Indo-Pacific
March 22, 2023
Briefings
Opposition leader tables bill to officially recognize Oct. 25 as ‘Dokdo Day’
March 22, 2023
Analysis
Why AUKUS could have knock-on effects on South Korea-Australia defense ties
Changing security environment in Indo-Pacific is giving Canberra second thoughts about acquiring South Korean weapons
March 21, 2023
Analysis
Yoon Suk-yeol’s task: Convincing South Koreans it’s OK to get along with Japan
Japan’s decision to lift export curbs could benefit ROK chip firms, but Yoon faces opposition to his outreach to Tokyo
March 17, 2023
Analysis
Yoon travels to Tokyo seeking reset between South Korea and Japan
Historical disputes derailed ties for years, but whether they improve largely depends on reciprocity from Kishida
March 16, 2023
Analysis
Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
Oh Se-hoon has outsized political influence that could shape ROK debate on nukes — and boost his presidential ambitions
March 15, 2023
