South Korea

South Korea’s ruling Saenuri Party pulled off a surprise victory in this week’s National Assembly elections. The contest offered some insights into the changing face of politics there.

North Korea looks set to press ahead with a satellite test. Are any neighbors considering a preemptive strike?

The Obama administration should avoid doing the same thing over again and expecting different results. A conditional peace treaty would help break the cycle.

Japan releases its annual “Blue Book” report on the strategic and defense challenges facing the country.

Sovereignty and historical issues don’t have to destroy cooperation between Japan and South Korea.

Leaders at the ASEAN summit move to strengthen mechanisms to ensure regional financial security.

The IAEA has confirmed almost two dozen incidents of theft or loss of fissile materials. Last week’s nuclear, though, ended with no agreement on enforcement to stop terrorists acquiring them.

There were few surprises at the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit. Japan, meanwhile, seems distracted.

North Korea’s vow to launch a satellite next month has flummoxed some observers. But unless China steps in forcefully, everything will go according to Pyongyang’s plan.

North Korea’s promise to launch a satellite has prompted international condemnation. But the U.S. and others have options available to stop it.

As the Nuclear Security Summit begins in Seoul, gathered leaders will be talking safety as well as security.

Barack Obama issues a stern warning over North Korea’s planned satellite test scheduled for next month.