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China-Japan-South Korea Foreign Minister Meeting Spotlights a Complex Partnership
By Simran Walia
The meeting in Tokyo pledged increased economic cooperation, but security issues continued to loom large.
Constitutional Court Overturns Impeachment of South Korean Prime Minister
By Mitch Shin
Ahead of the ruling on the South Korean president’s impeachment, the Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Han Duck-soo.
Philippines Wants to Expand ‘Squad’ Grouping to Include India, South Korea
By Sebastian Strangio
The informal grouping, established last May, is intended to counter China's assertive behavior in the South China Sea.
The US Security Treaties With Japan and South Korea Aren’t Enough to Keep the Peace
By Ju Hyung Kim
Lessons from the 1925 Locarno Treaties for the contemporary security dynamics of the U.S., South Korea, and Japan.
What’s Behind the Constitutional Court’s Delayed Verdict on Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment?
By Mitch Shin
The Constitutional Court is taking longer than expected to issue its ruling. South Koreans are divided over how to interpret the delay.
As Impeachment Verdict Nears, Yoon’s Public Support Remains Dismal
By Timothy S. Rich
A recent poll found Yoon's approval rating has dipped even below the immediate post-martial law period – contrasting with other polls showing a pro-Yoon bounce.
Safeguarding Climate Action Amid Political Transitions in Asia
By Betty Wang and Farwa Aamer
Climate action in many Asian nations remains heavily leadership-driven, making it particularly susceptible to disruption.
Rebuilding Civil-Military Trust in South Korea
By Brendan Balestrieri
South Korea’s model of military service has failed to act as a bridge between the military and society, instead reinforcing divisions that now threaten political stability itself.
Ahead of South Korea’s Impeachment Verdict, Partisan Division Is Worsening
By Kayla Orta
Even after South Korea’s Constitution Court delivers its verdict, the country’s fierce and fractured partisan divide is likely to rage on both within and outside of the government.
Asian Allies on Edge: Japan and South Korea Brace for Uncertainty in Trump’s Second Term
By Camilla Cavarape
Trump’s administration hesitates to mediate between Japan and South Korea, but sustained diplomacy is crucial to maintaining trilateral unity.
South Korea’s Imperial Presidency
By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s governing style and legislative deadlock engendered calls for constitutional amendment from both sides of South Korea’s political divide.
Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Was Bad. What He Did Next May Have Been Worse.
By Mitch Shin
As Yoon Suk-yeol embraces the rhetoric of far-right extremists, South Korea has become deeply polarized and political violence is on the rise.