New Southern Policy

Another round of reports has highlighted the ongoing uncertainty about the initiative.

Moon Jae-in came close to endorsing the Indo-Pacific strategy without actually doing so.

The focus on the ship’s pending arrival put the focus on the ongoing activity in the security aspect of relations between the two countries.

A closer look at the broader significance of a recent development.

Seoul is continuing to develop its ties with Southeast Asian states during a significant anniversary year.

While the focus will be on the U.S. and North Korea, the summit shows Vietnam’s growing role in regional and global affairs.

The forum shed light on Seoul’s continuing efforts to strengthen relations with Southeast Asian states in the defense domain.

A closer look at a new development within the Moon government’s initiative.

A closer look at the significance of a development within the wider bilateral defense relationship.

When India’s ‘Act East Policy’ meets South Korea’s ‘New Southern Policy’ in the Indo-Pacific.

While the new policy offers opportunities, it also faces lingering challenges that need to be addressed as well.

A recent visit points to the greater focus being placed on the defense side of the relationship.