What Lee Jae Myung’s Washington Debut Says About South Korea’s Foreign Policy
A New Era in U.S.-Korea Relations Trump and Lee are off to a good start, but it’s crucial for both that substantive discussions and agreements…
South Korea’s Battery Industry Faces Challenges
The Global Battery Landscape A larger role for Korea in the global battery industry would ease U.S. economic and security concerns about China’s dominance in…
10 Issues to Watch for on the Korean Peninsula in 2025
The year 2024 ended with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law, his impeachment by the National Assembly, and the ensuing political turmoil and uncertainty. While 2025 will be largely defined by South Korean efforts to regain normalcy and stability in its domestic and global affairs, as well as the inauguration of the Donald Trump administration, other key issues will define and impact the Korean Peninsula this year.
[2024 in Review] Yoon Suk Yeol’s Declaration of Martial Law, Investigation, and Impeachment
President Yoon’s impeachment marks the third instance in the last two decades in which impeachment articles have been brought against a sitting South Korean president.
Texas Governor’s Trip to Seoul Highlights Korean Ties with the Lone Star State
While South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is in Washington for the NATO summit, Texas Governor Greg Abbott arrived in Seoul.
Korea’s 2024 Summit for Democracy Takes Aim at AI
The predominant undertone appears to have been the role that artificial intelligence (AI) will have in shaping democracies.