More: South Korea
Trump-Xi Showdown Overshadows South Korea’s APEC Hopes
South Korea’s ambitions to secure a breakthrough on U.S. tariffs during this week’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit have dimmed, as global attention shifts...
South Korea Aims to Become World’s 4th-Largest Defence Power by 2030
South Korea is setting its sights on joining the ranks of the world’s top four defence powers by 2030, with President Lee Jae Myung...
A Strategic Entente: Lessons from the Franco–German Partnership for Japan and South Korea
In the mid-20th century, two countries—France and Germany—that had fought horrendous wars with one another for the past 70 years initiated an extraordinary experiment....
Adopting a Strategic Ambiguity Doctrine for South Korea Amidst Rising Tensions
Amidst the growing U.S. rift with various allies in Europe and even the Indo-Pacific, such as Japan and Australia, South Korea must reassess its...
Seoul Urges Beijing to Use Influence Over Pyongyang for Peace and Denuclearisation
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has urged China to play a constructive role in promoting peace and denuclearisation on the Korean Peninsula. During...
Humanity Over Hostility: Seoul Seeks Family Reunions With the North
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Friday urged North Korea to consider restarting reunions for families divided by the 1950-53 Korean War. Speaking ahead...
When Two Fronts Collide: The Yom Kippur War’s Lessons for an Asian Dual Contingency
In October 1973, Israel was encircled and almost faced defeat when Egypt and Syria orchestrated a surprise assault against Israel on the most sacred...
South Korea’s President Orders Crackdown on Anti-Chinese, Anti-Foreigner Rallies
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday ordered authorities to crack down on anti-Chinese and anti-foreigner rallies, saying they harm the nation’s image...
South Korea’s Used Car Export Boom: Resilience or Risk?
South Korea’s auto industry, long a cornerstone of its export economy, is undergoing a structural shift. As U.S. tariffs choke off new car exports,...
South Korea Opens Door to Chinese Tourists With New Visa-Free Entry
Seoul has launched a visa-free entry program for Chinese tourist groups, hoping to boost its slowing economy and improve relations with Beijing.Starting this week,...