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Beyond the Korean Peninsula: How the South Korea-US Alliance Can Contribute to Regional Security
By Hanbyeol Sohn and Jinki Lee
Even if a strategic and comprehensive alliance can be made a reality, the big question is how to make that happen amid the uncertainty of the Trump era.

South Korean President Attends Impeachment Trial
By Mitch Shin
Despite his refusal to appear for questioning in the CIO's investigation, Yoon Suk-yeol attended the impeachment trial held by the Constitutional Court on Tuesday.

Pro-Yoon Rioters Attack Courthouse After New Arrest Warrant Against the President
By Mitch Shin
In the wake of the court’s decision to extend the detention of Yoon Suk-yeol, his supporters used violence against the police and stormed the courthouse.

The Case for South Korea Prohibiting Anti-North Korean Leaflet Launches
By Chaerin Kim
That the provocations exchanged between the Koreas – leaflets, balloons, and noise – were of relatively low intensity should give no one a sense of security.

South Koreans Separate Support on PPP and President Yoon
By Mitch Shin
Despite the public’s support for impeaching the South Korean president, the ruling People Power Party just outpolled the main opposition Democratic Party.

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol Detained on 2nd Attempt
By Shannon Tiezzi
Over 3,000 police came to bring in Yoon for questioning after a much smaller initial attempt was blocked by presidential security.

North Korea in 2025: Make Money Not War
By Khang Vu
A country on the precipice of war with its neighbors would not be selling arms and sending troops off to fight in a distant conflict.

North Korea’s Position on the Turmoil in South Korea
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
Pyongyang has been surprisingly restrained.

Blinken’s Last Trip to Seoul and Its Implications
By Le Nhu Mai
During this sensitive time of Seoul’s political turmoil, Blinken’s much-awaited visit to South Korea is the last gift that the Biden administration wants to offer its ally.

The South Korean Government and Presidential Security Service Are Trampling the Rule of Law
By Eunwoo Lee
Their blind protection of President Yoon Suk-yeol perpetuates his insurrection.

North Korea Launches Suspected Hypersonic Ballistic Missile
By Mitch Shin
Two weeks before U.S. President-elect Donald Trump returns to White House, North Korea launched an intermediate range ballistic missile.

From Leadership to Limbo? South Korea’s Democracy Faces Its Toughest Test
By Tunchinmang Langel
South Korea must prioritize constitutional integrity over partisan gains to ensure that democratic ideals do not devolve into enduring political instability.