The Shared Economic Interests at the Center of Korea-Japan-China Trilateralism

Amidst a shifting global economic order, the meeting brought a new sense of dynamism to economic cooperation among the three countries.

Two Years into the Ukraine War: The Impact on Korea

The impact of Russia’s February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine on the Korean Peninsula has been profound.

Dim Prospects for a North Korea-Japan Summit Soon

Diplomacy with Pyongyang should be welcomed, but it is difficult to foresee how Japan can realize actual negotiations with North Korea.

Navigating Korea’s Changing Trade Shifts with the United States and China

Recent development highlights the impact of a combination of external factors on a trade-dependent economy like South Korea.

South Korea: Caught in the Crosshairs of U.S.−China Competition Over Semiconductors

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.

Rhetoric vs. Reality: Seoul & Washington’s Strategic Alignment on Taiwan

Comparative Approaches to the Indo-Pacific Region in 2022-23

United States and Southeast Asian Indo-Pacific Approaches Compared

How the United States Gained Momentum over China in the Indo-Pacific

The South Korean and U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategies: Seoul’s Cultivation of Regional Boldness from a Foundation of U.S. Alignment

Free, Peaceful and Prosperous: South Korea’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and Middle Power Convergence with Australia