Executive Summary AI capabilities now spread across borders through compute access—not physical hardware transfers—rendering traditional export control frameworks structurally inadequate. A growing misalignment exists between…
Executive Summary On November 25, 2015, the United States and South Korea’s joint civil nuclear technology agreement, also known as the “Section 123 Agreement,” entered…
Executive Summary The global trade environment is undergoing a fundamental transformation, characterized by the weakening of the multilateral free trade system and the rise of…
Executive Summary The United States and South Korea both began 2026 with announcements that the respective governments would soon release new, comprehensive national cybersecurity strategies….
Executive Summary South Korea’s debate over acquiring a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) has entered a more serious phase. What was once treated mainly…
Executive Summary Recent conflicts, including the Russia–Ukraine war, demonstrate that modern warfare has evolved into a multi-domain, technology-driven environment integrating drones, cyber operations, electronic warfare,…
Executive Summary The concept of “alliance modernization” has emerged as the defining framework for the restructuring of the U.S.-South Korea alliance under U.S. President Donald…
This issue of Korea Policy details recommendations for implementing the policy goals set forth in the U.S.-South Korea Joint Fact Sheet reaffirming the Korea Strategic Trade…
The U.S.-South Korea Joint Fact Sheet: A Roadmap for the Future of the Alliance
The 2026 Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have upended global trade and energy access, prompting governments in Asia and around…