Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
The untapped potential for South Korean investment in Central and Eastern Europe
ROK firms seek new markets and the CEE foreign capital, but the war in Ukraine could complicate cooperation
How investing in Cambodia can help South Korea balance against China
As ties with Vietnam flourish, Seoul has ample reason to pursue long-term economic and diplomatic outreach to Phnom Penh
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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