South Korea’s Adaptable Engagement with Iran
Seoul explores a more flexible bilateral relationship with Iran as the Biden administration signals openness to recommitting to the JCPOA.
Commitment to Recognizing Historical Issues
The Moon administration’s effort to recognize the victims of the Jeju Uprising shows that South Korea is committed to addressing historical issues.
Beijing Calibrates Its Approach to Seoul
China’s engagement with South Korea seems more focused on calibrating Beijing’s position vis-à-vis Washington than addressing tangible challenges shared with Seoul.
Commitment to Improving Seoul-Tokyo Relations
Moon Jae-in upholds the promise of separating history from improving bilateral relations despite new tensions over Japan’s history books.
South Korea’s Strategic Relationships with Quad Members
After defense cooperation discussions in the UAE, the South Korean Defense minister went on to hold high-level defense talks with India.
Korea’s Monetary Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With inflation undershooting its 2% medium-term target, the Bank of Korea (BoK) cut its policy rate by 50 basis points twice in 2019 (Figure 1)….
Security Cooperation with Seoul and Tokyo: Changing the Conversation
At a time when the Biden Administration is seeking to restore faith in the alliances and show resolve, the potential for security cooperation between Japan…
Citizens Signal Dissatisfaction in Polls
Opinion polls show growing support of critics of the Moon administration and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP).
A More Proactive South Korean Foreign Policy?
South Korea suggested that it may join the U.S.-led Quad+ initiative, suggesting it is prepared to become a more proactive player in the region.
A Day Late, But Not a Dollar Short: The New U.S.- Korea Burden-Sharing Agreement
After more than a year since the previous one expired, the U.S. and South Korea finally agreed to terms for a new military burden-sharing deal….