Inter-Korean & Foreign Relations
New US trade action clouds outlook for South Korea tariff agreement
Forced-labor findings arrive alongside overcapacity probes and evolving Section 232 tariff measures
June 5, 2026
South Korea’s submarine push raises bigger questions about alliance roles
As Seoul expands military capabilities, Washington and Seoul are likely debating future security responsibilities
June 3, 2026
Deadly Hanwha Aerospace explosion puts spotlight on defense industry risks
Investigators will examine structural causes as Seoul pushes defense exports and advanced industrial growth
June 2, 2026
Why a dormant South Korea-Japan military pact has returned to Seoul’s agenda
Ahn Gyu-back’s ACSA remarks reveal how OPCON, North Korea and alliance demands are reshaping defense debates
June 1, 2026
US, South Korea signal deeper shift in peninsula defense at Shangri-La Dialogue
Hegseth and Ahn separately backed a larger South Korean security role through OPCON, spending and modernization
June 1, 2026
South Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026
May 29, 2026
Ankit Panda on extended deterrence and South Korea’s strategic future — Ep. 134
South Korea weighs defense autonomy, extended deterrence and strategic choices beyond Washington
May 29, 2026
Seoul formally points to Iranian missile in Hormuz strike on South Korean vessel
Foreign ministry summoned Iran’s ambassador but avoided accusing Tehran of deliberately targeting the HMM Namu
May 28, 2026
Why identifying HMM Namu’s attacker may create problems for South Korea
Investigators may eventually identify the perpetrator, but Seoul’s shipping exposure limits how far policy can move
May 27, 2026
South Korea launches nuclear submarine plan with Washington in focus
Seoul’s naval ambitions depend as much on fuel access and diplomacy as submarine engineering
May 27, 2026
