Australia-South Korea relations

In anticipation of post-Biden uncertainties, Australia and South Korea are looking to further consolidate their burgeoning ties. 

It is at the intersection of commercial and hard-security interests that Australia’s relationships with Japan and South Korea are finding their increasing health.

Given their shared values, close economic links, and convergent strategic interests, South Korea and Australia would do well to establish a deeper and more strategic partnership.

There’s no doubt the two are allies, but the cost of shallow bilateralism will have lasting effects on people-to-people exchanges.

A foundation is being already laid for enhanced collaboration on shared supply chain and R&D challenges.

The global pandemic and the absence of international leadership in addressing it give Canberra and Seoul a chance to shine together. 

After a period of neglect, leaders in Canberra and Seoul appear to be putting bilateral ties back on course.

Canberra’s reactive approach to the Korean Peninsula is antithetical to its interests and middle power aspirations.

Given Australia's economic interests in Northeast Asia, how does Canberra view the Inter-Korea summit?

Closer security cooperation between Canberra and Seoul appears certain at a time of heightened regional tension.

A joint conference focuses on the rebalancing, but appears to overlook an important element.