Iran’s failure to achieve nuclear latency has significant implications for South Korea and Japan’s thinking on their own nuclear strategy.

From alliance recalibration to the "Korea Discount," KEI experts analyze the critical issues shaping U.S.–South Korea relations in 2026.

Washington and Seoul must coordinate more effectively against an evolving North Korean cyber threat.

A stronger focus on defense by denial could enhance stability and reassure Pyongyang that dialogue remains possible.