Where Korea-China Ties Are Heading Following the Lee-Xi Summit
“China for economy, U.S. for security” is no longer tenable; time will tell just how this new Korea-China relationship will take shape.
Lee Jae Myung Tests South Korea’s Pragmatic Diplomacy Between China and Japan
Seoul signaled commitment to a regional policy of pragmatic diplomacy, economic security, and broader regional stabilization.
Why a More Insular Chinese Economy Could Spell Bad News for South Korea
As China revises its plan for self-reliance on technological development, tensions could rise around structural dilemmas this presents to South Korea.
South Korea Walks a Narrow Bridge between China and Japan
Seoul’s careful management of the complex triangular relations in the region takes place against a backdrop of growing global uncertainty.
Korea Policy Series: Explaining the Lee Jae Myung Administration’s China Policy
The Lee administration has pursued a strategy of maximum flexibility in dealing with China, and so far China has reciprocated with measured responses.
China’s Real Estate Ripple Effect and Korea’s Brace for Impact
Analysts note that a spillover effect in the event of a crisis is limited. So far, the effects of the Evergrande crisis on Korea remain mostly psychological and would be contained to fluctuations in confidence on the KOSPI index.
Hanbok Controversy Stokes Anti-Chinese Sentiment
The Korean anger at China’s use of hanbok stems from the clothing’s role in not only the country’s national identity but also present prestige.
Hard Material Interests and Public Sentiment
The South Korean public appears more antagonistic towards China despite the nation’s extensive bilateral commercial ties.
Korean Firms Navigate Japanese Export Restrictions
Korean firms strive to reduce their dependence on single-source suppliers of strategic resources as regional tensions become more common.
Remembering History… On the Big Screen
History, politics, and geopolitics are ever-present in Northeast Asia – and they are increasingly part of the media landscape.