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Why Yoon Suk-yeol’s failings at home hamstring his foreign policy
Analysis

Why Yoon Suk-yeol’s failings at home hamstring his foreign policy

The president has been unable to create momentum and change the narrative surrounding his administration

Why Yoon Suk-yeol’s failings at home hamstring his foreign policy
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff October 3, 2022
Yoon and his critics both score foreign policy own goals
Opinion

Yoon and his critics both score foreign policy own goals

Voting no confidence in the foreign minister hardly helps ROK diplomacy

Yoon and his critics both score foreign policy own goals
Aidan Foster-CarterAidan Foster-Carter September 30, 2022
Harris and Yoon all smiles, but future trouble may lurk for US and South Korea
Analysis

Harris and Yoon all smiles, but future trouble may lurk for US and South Korea

The allies appear to be at odds on U.S. tax credits for South Korean EVs, gender equality, and the Taiwan issue

Harris and Yoon all smiles, but future trouble may lurk for US and South Korea
James FretwellJames Fretwell September 29, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign misadventures trigger another ratings downturn
Analysis

Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign misadventures trigger another ratings downturn

South Korean administration’s efforts to bury embarrassing hot mic remark have only ensured it stays in the headlines

Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign misadventures trigger another ratings downturn
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff September 27, 2022
South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains
Analysis

South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains

Two sides aligned on range of issues, but Yoon administration’s clumsy diplomacy could stand in way of better relations

South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains
John LeeJohn Lee September 26, 2022
South Korea and Japan take small step toward better ties at ‘informal summit’
Analysis

South Korea and Japan take small step toward better ties at ‘informal summit’

While brief, Yoon Suk-yeol and Fumio Kishida’s meeting at UN marked first talks between countries’ leaders in years

South Korea and Japan take small step toward better ties at ‘informal summit’
Justin YeoJustin Yeo September 23, 2022
Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit
Analysis

Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit

South Korean president made little progress on thorny bilateral issues, as his foul language stole the show

Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit
James FretwellJames Fretwell September 22, 2022
Yoon stands up for ‘universal norms’ but fails to explain how he’ll defend them
Opinion

Yoon stands up for ‘universal norms’ but fails to explain how he’ll defend them

South Korean leader’s UN speech misses chance to specify values that guide policy, settling for platitudes about freedom

Yoon stands up for ‘universal norms’ but fails to explain how he’ll defend them
Jumin LeeJumin Lee September 21, 2022
Why the Yoon administration sees a powerful partner in Mongolia
Analysis

Why the Yoon administration sees a powerful partner in Mongolia

South Korea looks to boost cooperation in natural resources, while Mongolia seeks to be mediator on North Korea issues

Why the Yoon administration sees a powerful partner in Mongolia
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal September 20, 2022
South Korea and China move to normalize diplomacy, even as Yoon looks West
Analysis

South Korea and China move to normalize diplomacy, even as Yoon looks West

Top Beijing official offered few alternatives to coax neighbor out of US orbit during recent visit to Seoul, expert says

South Korea and China move to normalize diplomacy, even as Yoon looks West
Sea Young (Sarah) KimSea Young (Sarah) Kim September 19, 2022
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