Korean Food Shaping U.S. Perceptions
While public attitudes toward South Korea in the United States are broadly favorable, interest in food stands out among other South Korean cultural exports.
A Nuke for a Nuke? Public Debate and Political Party Views on Nuclear Acquisition in South Korea
No major political party takes a firm stance, but whether South Korea should develop its own nuclear weapon is increasingly discussed.
South Korea’s 2030 World Expo Bid
South Korea is leveraging its strengths in business, culture, and technology in its bid for the 2030 World Expo.
Renewed South Korea-Mexico Ties
South Korea’s focus on fostering economic ties with Mexico reveals its hope of using the renewed relationship to address supply chain issues.
Ethics of South Korea’s Overseas Development Assistance
South Korea provides police training to Southeast Asia, but regional trends raise wider questions about its moral implications.
Depreciating Currency Adds to Burden of Rising Oil Prices
For South Korea, geopolitical conflict and changes in U.S. monetary policy significantly impact the country’s ability to purchase oil.
Moving Trilateral Cooperation Beyond North Korea
Security partnership between the United States, South Korea, and Japan remains reactive to North Korean threats, limiting the scope of cooperation.
Increasing Korea’s Role in Multilateral Security Cooperation
Seoul’s deployment of a larger naval force to the U.S.-led multilateral naval exercise may signal a shift from its traditional security posture.
South Korea, Ukraine and Russia Part II: The Economic Dimension
Pursuing sanctions on Russia poses nowhere near the tough choices that arise when talking about Korea’s dependence on trade and investment with China.
Beyond Semiconductor and Auto Exports
South Korea seeks to strengthen security cooperation and diversify its export structure by expanding its presence in the global defense market.