2022 in Review: U.S.-ROK Indo-Pacific Cooperation
South Korea’s expansion of its geopolitical focus to the Indo-Pacific signals closer cooperation with the U.S. and other like-minded nations.
2022 in Review: Opportunities and Perils in Korea-Japan Relations
In 2022, Korea-Japan relations seemed poised for a return to cooperation after a period of dysfunction and tension, but have not to date.
The Tensions Within South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Can Seoul balance expanding its autonomy while grounding its Indo-Pacific strategy in the U.S.-Korea alliance?
Korean Economic Growth is Projected to Decelerate
The OECD projects that Korea’s GDP growth will slow from 2.7% in 2022 to just under 2% in 2023 and 2024.
South Korea Re-engages on North Korean Human Rights in the United Nations; UN Special Rapporteur Makes First Report
As South Korea re-engages on the issue of human rights in North Korea at the United Nations, the new UN Special Rapporteur debuts.
Korea and the Uncertain Waters of the Blue Pacific
While Korea has not had a major focus on Pacific, experts say Seoul should consider ways to contribute to the Partners in the Blue Pacific.
Pension Reform is a Top Priority for Korea
To ensure adequate retirement income Korea needs to undertake pension reform, expand company pensions, and encourage private savings.
Can South Korea be a Nuclear Middle Power?
Recent debates on South Korea securing an independent nuclear weapons capacity have not addressed whether it can be a nuclear middle power.
South Korea’s Nuclear Debate
As concern regarding an imminent North Korean nuclear test increases, the debate on South Korea securing its own nuclear weapons is growing.
While North Korea Tests, South Korea And Japan Walk A Narrow Bridge To Restore Relations
Ironically, the most immediate impact of North Korea’s relentless missile testing, has been to draw Japan and South Korea closer together.