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South Korea military
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.
Political Polarization, Factionalism, and Military Influence: A Cautionary Tale from South Korea’s Recent Turmoil
By Jin Kai
The central role of Yoon's defense minister, Kim Yong-hyun, in the recent martial law declaration highlights concerns about military influence in South Korean politics.
Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable
By Eunwoo Lee
We could have – and should have – predicted this.
South Korea’s First Attempt at Going Nuclear
By Gabriela Bernal
Seoul attempted to attain nuclear weapons back in the 1970s, only to be stopped by heavy pressure from Washington.
BTS Enlists: What’s Next For the Hallyu Wave?
By Brandon Valeriano and Aleydis Nissen
BTS finally announced that its members will enlist, with the group taking an extended hiatus until 2025.
How South Korean Soldiers and YouTube Catapulted a K-Pop Girl Group to Fame
By Jenna Gibson
Brave Girls hit it big after a viral video popularized a four-year-old song.
What’s Next for the Indonesia-South Korea Fighter Jet Program?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New reports have again raised questions about the future prospects of the deal.
How Will South Korea's New Maritime Security Forum Fare?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s defense minister proposed holding a new regional forum on maritime security this week in a key speech.
Thailand Gets Its First New South Korea Fighter Jets
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The move marks further progress for Bangkok's air force modernization despite continued challenges and constraints.
South Korea Boosts Defense Budget Amid Rising North Korea Threat
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The country’s parliament approved a record-high defense budget.
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