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China-South Korea relations

The Other Reasons China Wants to Block THAAD Deployment
By Jin Kai
China's concerns aren't all about security. Having THAAD in South Korea would bring diplomatic headaches as well.

China’s THAAD Gamble Is Unlikely to Pay Off
By John K. Warden and Brad Glosserman
Beijing might have overplayed its hand on South Korea’s possible THAAD deployment.

Solving the THAAD Puzzle in Korea
By David Eunpyoung Jee
The THAAD issue has South Korea caught between Beijing and Washington. How can all three countries move forward?

South Korean Middle Power Diplomacy and the U.S. Rebalance
By Scott A. Synder
Will South Korea's interest in middle power diplomacy help or hinder its alliance with the U.S.?

Diplomatic Access: South Korea
By Diplomatic Access
ROK Ambassador to the U.S. Ahn Ho-Young on his country's relations with North Korea, China, the U.S., and more.

South Korea Torn Between US and China
By Tae-jun Kang
Decisions on THAAD and AIIB have South Korea pulled in opposite directions by two of its most important partners.

South Korea, China Trade Barbs Over THAAD
By Ankit Panda
On Tuesday, Chinese and South Korean spokespeople exchanged sharp and pointed remarks over missile defense.

America’s Frustration With South Korea
By Harry W.S. Lee
A recent State Department speech has revealed Washington’s impatience over South Korea-Japan relations.

What South Korea’s New Ambassador to China Must Do
By Sukjoon Yoon
Chinese concerns over South Korea’s security arrangements with Japan and the U.S. must be addressed.

Are China’s THAAD Fears Justified?
By Sukjoon Yoon
There is speculation that the U.S. will deploy its THAAD batteries to South Korea. Should China be worried?

The Proposed Defense Ministry Hotline Between China and South Korea
By Sukjoon Yoon
Is a hotline necessary, and can it be effective?

US Missile Defense in South Korea 'Concerns' China
By Ankit Panda
Plus, Japan's constitutional reform, Russian Air Force bombers, and shifting Indian defense priorities.