Quick Takeaways from the Washington Declaration
The Washington Declaration was designed to ease South Korean concerns about U.S. extended deterrence. Will it achieve its goal?
South Korea as a Middle Power and Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
How South Korea responds to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will shape the type of middle power Seoul will become.
Redefining “Comprehensiveness” in ROK-Vietnam Relations: Vietnam War Reparations
A shared view of history will provide a stronger foundation for the future of the bilateral relations between Korea and Vietnam.
South Korean Concerns with U.S. Semiconductor Policies
Despite taking steps in response to CHIPS Act, South Korea and the United States still need to engage in a more sustained process.
A Warm Spring for Icy Korea-Japan Relations?
President Yoon Suk Yeol made a bold effort to improve relations with Japan, but swaying public opinion remains critical to its success.
Seoul Releases Critical Report Discussing North Korean Human Rights Abuses
South Korea publishes its first public report on North Korean human rights since the passage of the 2016 North Korea Human Rights Act.
Inflation and the Ukraine War Still Holding Back Korea’s Economic Outlook
Korea’s new economic outlook is a slight downward revision from the OECD’s November 2022 outlook in the context of global economic growth.
Can the South Korea–Japan Rapprochement Stick?
The door to rapprochement and normalisation of Korea–Japan relations has been opened, but challenges remain.
The Corporate Battle for the Future of K-pop
The proxy battle between Kakao and HYBE for control of SM Entertainment has significant implications for K-pop’s future.
U.S.-ROK Alliance Consultative Mechanisms: Strengthening Deterrence, Providing Reassurance, Facing an Enduring Challenge
Consultative mechanisms collectively reflect the breadth and depth of ROK-U.S. security cooperation, as well as the increasingly complex strategic environment in which the alliance operates.