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The Potential Impact of a Second Trump Term on Inter-Korean Relations
By Jihoon Yu
Trump's unconventional diplomatic style could break deadlocks, but his unpredictable approach and possible sidelining of South Korea's strategic interests risks destabilizing the region, too.
How the US SSBN Port Call in Busan Bolsters Extended Deterrence
By Jihoon Yu and Erik French
By announcing the USS Kentucky’s visit to Busan, the U.S. temporarily rendered one of its key assets more vulnerable, showing that it is willing to run risks on behalf of South Korea.
Rival Koreas Mark Armistice Anniversary in Two Different Ways That Highlight Rising Tensions
By Kim Tong-hyung
North Korea has invited delegations from China and Russia to attend festivities in Pyongyang; meanwhile, the mood is more somber in South Korea.
Reflecting on the Korean Armistice, 70 Years Later
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Korean Peninsula remains divided, but in South Korea at least there are “wide-ranging and serious reflections on the meaning and consequences of the war,” says historian Gregg A. Brazinsky.
Why South Korea Should Rethink GSOMIA Withdrawal
By Scott W. Harold
It is not too late for Seoul to reverse course.
How Far Can South Korea's Indigenous Defense Industry Go?
By Robert Farley
Aerospace, in particular, presents both great upside and downside for South Korea.
A Season of North Korea Summits: The View from Beijing and Seoul
By Clint Work
With a flurry of summits on the schedule, how do China and South Korea view North Korean diplomacy and the U.S. position?
South Korea Upgrades KF-16 Fighter Jets With Enhanced Situational Awareness Capability
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Republic of Korea Air Force K-16s will be upgraded with JHMCS II.
North Korean Soldier Makes Dramatic Defection Across the DMZ
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
South Korea’s loudspeaker broadcasting system, pumping K-Pop northward, may have played a role in the man’s defection.
Is it Time for South Korea to Regain Wartime Operational Control?
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
President Moon’s recent remarks sparked fierce debate on retrieving South Korea’s wartime operational control from the United States.
Democracy vs North Korea
By David Straub
Why have democracies proven unable to halt the North Korean dictatorship’s development of nuclear weapons?
Attacking KORUS is Worse than Abandoning TPP
By Shihoko Goto
Retreating from the agreement would not only damage U.S.-ROK relations but impact key U.S. industries that have benefited from the deal.
South Korea's Heated Debate Over the Possibility of Tactical Nukes
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
The possible deployment of tactical nukes is a hot topic for the opposition in Seoul.
South Korea Keeps Calm and Carries On
By John M. Rodgers
An American in South Korea reflects on the impact of North Korea’s missile and nuclear tests on everyday life.
US, South Korea Fire Missiles in Response to North’s ICBM Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The United States and South Korea conducted a precision-strike missile drill in response to North Korea’s recent ICBM flight test.
US, ROK Conduct Precision-Strike Drill in Response to North Korean ICBM Launch
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The U.S. Army and Republic of Korea military personnel test fired missiles in response to North Korea’s most recent ICBM test.
Seoul Test Fires New Ballistic Missile in Warning to North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new 800-kilometer missile can purportedly hit targets anywhere in the North.
South Korea Test Fires New Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new 800-kilometer missile can purportedly hit targets anywhere in North Korea.
South Korea Mulls Ballistic Missile Test
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In response to Pyongyang’s recent intermediate-range launch, Seoul is considering test firing a ballistic missile.
South Korea: Upgraded F-16s Capable of Striking Key North Korean Targets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A first batch of F-16 fighter jets has reportedly been upgraded with new weapons systems.
South Korea to Add More Missiles Capable of Hitting All of North Korea
By Franz-Stefan Gady
South Korea’s military will greatly increase the number of Hyunmoo ballistic and cruise missiles in its arsenal.
South Korea Tests New Ballistic Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new missile can allegedly hit all of North Korea.
Japan: Uniting China and the Koreas Since 1909
An Ahn Jung-geun statue is just the latest example of China and South Korea uniting over Japan’s not-so-glorious past.
The Three Faces of Park’s “Trustpolitik”
South Korea’s new president Park Geun-hye has declared a bold agenda. Can she deliver?
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