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Yoon’s foreign policy failure with Ukraine
Commentary

Yoon’s foreign policy failure with Ukraine

North Korea has increased its cooperation with Russia and will now potentially either directly or indirectly support Russia’s war in the Ukraine.

2024-10-24
South Korea’s academic kompromat
Commentary

South Korea’s academic kompromat

In South Korea, academics are recruited into government service for both their knowledge, and as could be expected, their connections and influence.

2024-10-23
South Korea and anti-discrimination
Analysis

South Korea and anti-discrimination

Protests by Christian groups on 27 October 2024, followed a court ruling granting same-sex couples access to state health insurance, highlighting ongoing resistance to anti-discrimination reforms.

2024-10-22
South Korea adds small modular reactors (SMRs) to energy plan
Analysis

South Korea adds small modular reactors (SMRs) to energy plan

South Korea has announced plans to construct four small modular reactors (SMRs) as part of its broader effort to rejuvenate its nuclear industry and establish energy security.

2024-10-22
The making of a North Korea expert
Commentary

The making of a North Korea expert

In the wild world of international affairs, few titles sound as alluring and mysterious as a North Korea expert

2024-10-21
South Koreans express fear regarding Ukraine disinformation
Analysis

South Koreans express fear regarding Ukraine disinformation

Reports from South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) state North Korea has decided to deploy 12,000 troops to Russia to support its military operations against Ukraine.

2024-10-21
South Korea’s political extremism
Analysis

South Korea’s political extremism

Political polarization and the influence of the far-right and far-left on political discourse has increased with policy positions once considered extreme, now moving into mainstream debate.

2024-10-17
South Korea’s military deployments
Commentary

South Korea’s military deployments

As a middle power, South Korea should support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, but it has to date provided only limited support. Why?

2024-10-15
North Korea provocations
Analysis

North Korea provocations

North Korea destroyed roads leading to South Korea, and the South Korean military fired retaliatory warning shots. Military tensions on the peninsula are escalating.

2024-10-15
MIKTA’s declining fortunes
Commentary

MIKTA’s declining fortunes

Over the past decade, the Mexico, Indonesia, Korea, Turkey, Australia (MIKTA) partnership has seen a notable decline in its influence and cohesion.

2024-10-14
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