2023 in Review: South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy
Korea has strived to bolster its image as a “global pivotal state” in both mending and fortifying relations with like-minded nations.
2023 in Review: The Deepening of Trilateral Cooperation
The intensity, level, and sweep of trilateral cooperation we have seen in the past year has gone beyond any previous efforts.
2023 in Review: Navigating the Complex Waves of Korea-Japan Relations
While progress has been made in easing the tension between Seoul and Tōkyō, perennial historical issues will be challenges in the new year.
The Deliverables from Yoon’s First APEC Summit
The APEC summit in San Francisco concluded with discussions heavily focusing on trade, investment, and security across the Indo-Pacific.
Roadblocks to a Successful Resolution of the South Korea-Japan Forced Labor Dispute
Although ROK-Japan talks aim to mend bilateral relations, a sustainable solution for the forced labor issue requires an efficient and legitimate agreement.
Ethics of South Korea’s Overseas Development Assistance
South Korea provides police training to Southeast Asia, but regional trends raise wider questions about its moral implications.
South Korea’s Economic Rationale for Nuclear Energy
South Korea’s plan to invest in nuclear power, rather than renewable energy, reflects the current administration’s sensitivities to economic pressures.
Korea’s ad hoc and instrumental refugee policy
South Korea’s refugee policies to-date have been largely responsive to the country’s political and economic demands, not principles.
No Political Drivers in Korea’s Energy Transition
Despite South Korea’s growing green energy technology exports, its flagship corporations and the government are hesitant to make deeper commitments.
Increasing Korea’s Role in Multilateral Security Cooperation
Seoul’s deployment of a larger naval force to the U.S.-led multilateral naval exercise may signal a shift from its traditional security posture.