Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Analysis
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ rhetoric signals rough times ahead for South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol’s alignment with the U.S., Japan over Taiwan prompts Beijing to take a harsher line with South Korea
May 19, 2023
Analysis
Troubled waters: How Fukushima inspection plan could backfire for Yoon
South Korean delegation may be unable to rescue Yoon Suk-yeol from allegations he’s giving Japan a free pass
May 18, 2023
Analysis
Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties
Yoon Suk-yeol’s low approval rate amid possible opposition resurgence to retake the presidency have Japan feeling wary
May 16, 2023
Analysis
The challenges ahead for South Korea’s critical minerals strategy
Although harder to pirouette around US-China rivalry, Seoul needs both as partners as it broadens global supply chains
May 11, 2023
Analysis
Evaluating the successes and failures of Yoon Suk-yeol’s first year in office
South Korean president has been a mixed bag of foreign policy wins and mostly unpopular decision-making at home
May 10, 2023
Analysis
Controversy stalks Yoon and Kishida despite efforts to avoid it at summit
ROK and Japanese leaders made progress on expanding cooperation but face constituents still skeptical of rapprochement
May 8, 2023
