Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korea approves sweeping energy laws to boost grid and nuclear storage
Local resistance to nuclear waste storage and offshore wind development could complicate implementation
March 19, 2025
South Korea’s naval export strategy faces a $49 billion test in Canada
Inter-business rivalry and lack of diplomatic coordination challenge South Korea’s bid to become a major naval power
March 18, 2025
South Korea unlikely to escape US tariffs despite high-level talks
Seoul’s bid for US tariff exemptions unlikely to succeed, echoing Tokyo’s failed request despite LNG deal
March 17, 2025
Sensitive country status, tariffs and Constitutional Court decisions — Ep. 66
South Korea faces new U.S. security restrictions, steel tariffs implemented top officials’ impeachment rejected
March 14, 2025
US considers labeling South Korea ‘sensitive,’ placing strain on the alliance
Defense and tech restrictions under the potential measure would undermine Seoul’s security posture and export ambitions
March 12, 2025
SPECIAL: Korea Pro & NK Pro joint briefing on Yoon’s impeachment fallout — Ep.65
Andrei Lankov and Jumin Lee analyze the political repercussions, foreign policy shifts and North Korea’s response
March 12, 2025
Choi warns of economic fallout as Trump targets South Korea with tariffs
Acting president vows “cool-headed” response as Trump’s tariff plan threatens exporters amid global stock market decline
March 12, 2025
Tariff battles, botched military drill and South Korea’s inflation woes — Ep. 64
Trump takes aim at Seoul’s trade policy, a US-ROK military exercise goes horribly wrong, and inflation raises concerns
March 7, 2025
What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War
Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power
March 6, 2025
Trump targets South Korea on trade, tariffs and security in fiery speech
Despite free trade agreement, Seoul may face new trade barriers as US redefines reciprocal tariffs and security costs
March 6, 2025
