Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
ROK 2023: What to expect for South Korea’s economy and society in the year ahead
In second of a two-part series, Korea Pro analysts describe pros and cons of economic and political situation
January 6, 2023
ROK 2023: What to expect for South Korea’s foreign relations in the year ahead
In first of a two-part series, Korea Pro analysts predict how Seoul’s ties will develop with the US, China and others
January 5, 2023
South Korea must make maritime security a pillar of its Indo-Pacific strategy
Emerging threats require Seoul to focus less on ground forces and pursue naval cooperation with regional partners
January 2, 2023
Seoul’s cautious Indo-Pacific strategy maintains balance between US and China
Despite outward similarities with its U.S. ally, Seoul’s Indo-Pacific strategy stresses cooperation with Beijing
December 30, 2022
Why Seoul’s military budget won’t budge even after North Korean drone debacle
President blames cuts to drone operations for security failures, but parties are in no mood for another budget fight
December 27, 2022
South Korean media diverge on whether Japan’s new security strategy poses threat
Seoul responded diplomatically to beefed-up defense plans, but anti-Japan sentiment looms over efforts to improve ties
December 23, 2022
South Korea sees shared values, economic partners on the African continent
ROK must chart its way carefully to work with African nations as an equal partner, not a domineering force
December 20, 2022
Big year for South Korean arms sales masks vulnerabilities in national defense
ROK faces ammunition shortages and shrinking troop numbers even as weapons industry seeks to project military strength
December 16, 2022
Why South Korea has a bright future in Poland’s nuclear energy industry
Despite failed ROK bid to build nuclear power plant, there are still ample opportunities for Seoul-Warsaw cooperation
December 13, 2022
Anti-China xenophobia spurs ROK proposal to restrict foreigners’ voting rights
New bill reflects how fear of China is stirring up concerns about outside political influence in South Korea
December 7, 2022
