Takaichi’s Landslide Victory and What It Means for South Korea
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the lower house elections poses both opportunities and risks for the Korea-Japan relationship.
The Coupang Data Breach: A Timeline
South Korea’s largest online retailer suffered a massive data breach last year that exposed the personal information of more than 33 million users.
What Happens to the U.S.-Korea Trade Deal With IEEPA Off the Table?
The Trump administration’s ability to levy tariffs in other ways will likely persuade South Korea to keep its investment commitments under the tariff deal.
South Korea Faces Policy Bind as GDP Contracts
Data shows that 2025 GDP rose 1 percent above 2024, but a surge in the third quarter did not continue through the end of the year.
Redrawing America’s Security Bargains in Northeast Asia
The Trump administration’s attempts to redraw the security bargains with South Korea and Japan are creating growing tension and uncertainty.
North Korean Refugees Are Increasingly Finding Success in South Korea
Despite significant barriers, a new survey found that satisfaction among North Korean refugees in South Korea reached its highest level.
How APEC 2025 Laid the Path for Addressing South Korea’s Demographic Challenge
The real significance of South Korea’s successful 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit lies in the Lee administration’s decision to make demographics a major part of its policy agenda.
South Korean Critical Mineral Development in Africa
Sourcing critical minerals for the clean energy transition will be paramount to future economic success.
Cuba Opens Embassy in Seoul and North Korea Makes Its Displeasure Known
The opening of full diplomatic ties between Seoul and Havana is a clear reflection of the current economic and political realities on the Korean Peninsula.
Hopeful First Steps in Korea-Japan Relations Under Lee Jae Myung
Leaders Lee and Ishiba emphasize overlapping concerns about global turmoil as their primary security partner turns inward.