Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region
August 25, 2022
Why the next 30 years of South Korea-China ties won’t be as rosy as the last
Seoul will find it difficult to balance relations between U.S. and China due to intensifying great power competition
August 24, 2022
Seoul avoids diplomatic disaster in forced labor dispute with Japan — for now
Supreme Court could still order Japanese firm to pay reparations, a move that would incite cycle of mutual retaliation
August 23, 2022
Yoon urges South Korea and Japan to move on. But history keeps bubbling up.
Yoon stresses common North Korea threat in Liberation Day speech, but imminent forced labor ruling could derail efforts
August 15, 2022
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation
August 11, 2022
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
