The Challenge of Managing Relations with North Korea for the Moon Administration
As the new Moon Jae-in administration begins to put its personnel in place, one of the more challenging international relations to manage will be North Korea.
Challenges in Relations with the U.S. under the Moon Administration
For the newly elected South Korean President Moon Jae-in, just as central to resolving the issues raised by Trump will be understanding his approach to foreign affairs.
Seoul, Washington, and Pyongyang: Delicate Diplomatic Triangle for President Moon Jae-in
The campaign is over; ballots have been cast; the result is clear—Moon Jae-in will be in the Blue House within a few days.
Prospects for U.S.-Korea Economic Relations under New Administrations in Seoul and Washington
As the new ROK and U.S. administrations interact and deal with each other, both sides must avoid “unforced errors” and cooperate with each other as much as possible to confront domestic and international trends that place impediments on both economies.
Deepening South Korea’s Relations with the Middle East
The active relationship between South Korea and the Middle East Area is relatively young.
Poll of Polls: Final South Korean Presidential Polls
May 2nd marked the last day for polls to be conducted before the South Korean presidential election on May 9th.
Why This May Be South Korea’s Most Consequential Presidential Election
The next administration will come into office at time when South Korea faces a wide array of economic, political, social, and security challenges.
The European Union: A Key Partnership for the Next South Korean Administration
The EU and South Korea share important values such as human rights, democracy and a market economy, making the EU an important partner for South Korea and the next presidential administration.
Poll of Polls: South Korean Presidential Polls April 25-May 1
With the South Korean presidential election a little over a week away, frontrunner Moon Jae-in has maintained his lead while his closest competitor Ahn Cheol-soo continues to fall in the polls.
Prospects for Stronger Ties with Africa for the Next South Korean Administration
Although Korea embarked on closer diplomatic relations across Africa in recent years, Seoul has tended to focus on short-term projects that lack continuity.