Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
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
Why the next two years could be critical for future of South Korea-Ecuador ties
Seoul would benefit from cooperation as Ecuador serves on Security Council, but Quito’s domestic politics could intrude
January 31, 2023
Why South Koreans are unified on China but divided over North Korea
Both countries pose major security challenges, but only the North raises difficult questions about national identity
January 25, 2023
South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy neglects the ‘Indo’ part to its detriment
Seoul largely views South Asia through an economic lens, overlooking other areas for cooperation with New Delhi
January 24, 2023
South Korea must change how it views Africa for economic ties to flourish
Seoul’s relationship with the continent remains premised on an outdated model of finished goods for natural resources
January 20, 2023
How Yoon’s off-the-cuff remark about Iran could strain diplomatic relations
Tehran miffed after South Korean president appears to liken Iran to North Korea
January 17, 2023
South Korea’s big bet on domestic tourism may struggle without China
New COVID restrictions on Chinese nationals risk alienating the most important country for South Korea’s tour industry
January 17, 2023
Why the US and South Korea disagree about Seoul’s participation in the Quad
Both ROK progressives and conservatives misunderstand the dialogue’s purpose and India’s key role
January 16, 2023
How domestic politics and geopolitics influence South Korea’s nuclear calculus
Yoon Suk-yeol appeared to back a nuclear program if DPRK threat worsens, but ROK is far from making this a reality
January 12, 2023
