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A Population Expert Deciphers South Korea’s Plummeting Birth Rate
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
Dr. Lee Sang-lim of Seoul National University warns that South Korea is facing an existential crisis due to alarming demographic trends.
The Opportunity for South Korea-US Cooperation in AI Hardware and Energy Needs
By Seungmin (Helen) Lee and Michelle J. Lee
By supporting South Korea’s renewable energy development, the U.S. could strengthen a critical ally’s AI and chip industry, which is a step toward building collective resilience.
South Korea’s President Yoon Meets Japanese Prime Minister Kishida One Last Time
By Mitch Shin
Before Kishida’s departure as prime minister, Yoon touted their efforts to restore stony relations between the two countries. The South Korean public is less enthused.
The Global Battle for Chip Talent: South Korea’s Strategic Dilemma
By Rajiv Kumar
South Korea’s current dominance in semiconductor manufacturing will depend on how well it retains its existing talent and how effectively it develops new talent in this field.
Outgoing Japanese Leader Kishida Will Visit South Korea for a Summit on Improving Ties
By Kim Tong-hyung
Seoul said that Kishida, who will step down after internal party elections in September, “actively expressed hope” to end his term on a high note in bilateral relations.
North Korea Shows New Drone Attacking a Target as South Korea, US Hold Large Military Exercises
By Kim Tong-hyung
The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Saturday’s test involved various types of drones built to fly different ranges to attack enemy targets on land and sea.
Seoul Is Importing Domestic Workers From the Philippines
By Haeyoon Kim
Will the new policy help mitigate South Korea’s dismal birthrate?
NATO’s Role in a Korean Contingency: Strategic Implications and Challenges
By Jihoon Yu
Involvement in a Korean contingency would mark a significant shift in NATO’s role and responsibilities.
Beyond the Surveys: Unpacking South Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions Amid Political and Domestic Realities
By Daeyeon Lee
Support for nuclear weapons is less notable when the costs are factored in – and is politically infeasible regardless of public sentiment.
1 Year On: Evaluating the Impact of the Camp David Summit on Japan-South Korea-US Relations
By Jihoon Yu
What progress has been made on implementing the summit's outcomes, and what are the implications for future trilateral cooperation?
The Next Step for Japan-South Korea-US Security Cooperation: An Alternative to the UN Panel of Experts
By Kyung-joo Jeon and Bee Yun Jo
Now that Russia has killed the U.N.’s mechanism for reporting on North Korea sanctions enforcement, the trilateral should craft an alternative.
Explaining South Korea’s Railway Ambitions in Central Asia
By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
South Korea and Tajikistan signed an agreement recently to start a feasibility study for a rail route that would connect Tajikistan via Afghanistan to routes both east and west.