Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages
South Korean president risks opening himself to charge of placating China even as he seeks closer ties with US
August 9, 2022
Israeli envoy: Korea-Israel ties bright but Yoon visit would be ‘transformative’
In interview, Ambassador Akiva Tor says South Korea to ratify FTA ‘very soon’ and that he ‘often’ warns of Iran threats
August 5, 2022
Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Samsung and SK Hynix appear on board with US vision for semiconductor alliance with advanced East Asian economies
August 4, 2022
Mad about THAAD: South Korea-China dispute over US missile interceptor returns
Seoul again finds itself caught between Beijing and Washington as it looks for defenses against North Korean threats
July 28, 2022
Semiconductor wars: South Korea puts chips at center of national security
New President Yoon Suk-yeol seeks to boost domestic production to shield against future supply chain shocks
July 22, 2022
South Korea seeks reset with Japan. But does Tokyo want one too?
Yoon administration wants to shore up relations with largest democracy and US ally in region, but Japan has trust issues
July 21, 2022
Foreign embassies’ advocacy for LGBTQ rights puts pressure on South Korea
Yoon administration seeks to boost ties with Western nations but has shown no interest in protecting sexual minorities
July 19, 2022
South Korea pivots to the Middle East, selling both weapons and K-pop cool
Saudi Arabia looks to Korea as it seeks to diversify away from oil, but human rights issues may limit cooperation
July 18, 2022
Yoon’s rapprochement with Japan could soon be over before it even started
South Korea’s consultative group to resolve WWII forced labor case is struggling as upcoming court ruling approaches
July 14, 2022
South Korea and Japan navigate Abe’s legacy as they push to improve ties
Tokyo free to seek relation reset with Seoul after election win, but militarization push could derail cooperation
July 11, 2022
