Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
South Korean firms face fallout as North American trade war escalates
US tariffs on Canada and Mexico threaten Korean auto, battery and electronics exports reliant on North American hubs
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future
Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence
Anti-China rhetoric in South Korea reaches new heights amid political turmoil
Misinformation spreads as conservative social media figures and politicians exploit tensions to deflect criticism
Yoon’s final defense and China’s warning to South Korea — Ep. 63
The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon’s closing argument, Beijing’s diplomatic warning and Han Dong-hoon’s political ambitions
South Korea boosts tech export restrictions, softens stance on Russia
MOTIE tightens control on advanced tech, signals nuanced position by easing humanitarian medical exports to Moscow
CPAC conservatives push Trump to back Yoon, but he remains distant
Pro-Yoon conservatives urge Trump to intervene, but his ‘America First’ approach leaves them without a clear ally
South Korea publishes Korean-Language GCC FTA text for public review
As Trump’s tariffs hit global trade, Seoul’s deal with the Gulf states offers relief in the form of cheaper oil and gas
Han Duck-soo’s testimony and South Korea’s diplomatic reckoning — Ep. 62
The Korea Pro team dissects how South Korea is navigating its most complex geopolitical and domestic challenges yet
The death of ‘like-minded’ diplomacy and what it means for South Korea
As the West drifts apart, Seoul must rethink its foreign policy to avoid being stranded in a geopolitical no-man’s-land