Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea hopes to flex middle power with first Pacific Islands summit
Experts say ROK’s ‘modest’ influence has room to grow across region as it straddles line between the US and China
May 25, 2023
Why South Korea and Japan’s radar link plan might be bad news for China
Disagreement between Korea and China on the nature of the “Three Nos” policy sets the two countries on collision course
May 24, 2023
After US and Japan summits, Seoul looks farther afield for economic cooperation
South Korea seeks to intensify trade relations with regional democracies, but legal and political challenges abound
May 22, 2023
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ rhetoric signals rough times ahead for South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol’s alignment with the U.S., Japan over Taiwan prompts Beijing to take a harsher line with South Korea
May 19, 2023
Troubled waters: How Fukushima inspection plan could backfire for Yoon
South Korean delegation may be unable to rescue Yoon Suk-yeol from allegations he’s giving Japan a free pass
May 18, 2023
Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties
Yoon Suk-yeol’s low approval rate amid possible opposition resurgence to retake the presidency have Japan feeling wary
May 16, 2023
The challenges ahead for South Korea’s critical minerals strategy
Although harder to pirouette around US-China rivalry, Seoul needs both as partners as it broadens global supply chains
May 11, 2023
