Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Why potential war in Taiwan could delay transfer of wartime authority to Seoul
As Chinese aggression increases, Seoul will need to prove military readiness for threats beyond just North Korea
February 27, 2023
Marking one year since Russian invasion, Ukraine asks South Korea to supply arms
February 27, 2023
How the war in Ukraine jeopardizes South Korea’s economic ambitions in Eurasia
Seoul has long sought stronger foothold in regional markets but may have to shift strategies the longer war continues
February 24, 2023
South Korea faces scrutiny over handling of cross-border child abductions
Weak law enforcement has left parents in legal limbo after their former spouses took their children to Korea
February 22, 2023
New defense white paper reflects Yoon Suk-yeol’s hardline stance on North Korea
Seoul labels Pyongyang as its enemy and emphasizes cooperation and deterrence with Washington and Tokyo
February 16, 2023
ROK firms seek nuclear-powered ships. But tech poses risks to alliance with US
While advanced nuclear reactors could help reduce emissions and lower costs, military temptations will persist
February 14, 2023
Historic court ruling forces South Korea to face its dark past in Vietnam War
Seoul court rules ROK must pay survivor of massacre, but case unlikely to affect growing ties with Vietnam
February 10, 2023
Why local politics will prevent Yoon Suk-yeol from sending weapons to Ukraine
Facing a combative opposition and even harsher geopolitical landscape, Yoon will demur from sending direct military aid
February 1, 2023
