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?
Keeping Calm in the Face of North Korean Provocations
North Korea’s provocations raise questions about how South Korea and the U.S. can defend against Pyongyang’s growing military capabilities.
COVID Leads to Decline in Information Available about North Korea
Finding accurate and current information about North Korea has always been difficult, but the pandemic has made the problem more difficult.
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.