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The Russia-North Korea Military Alliance: Reducing Its Negative Fallout
By Jongsoo Lee
Moscow needs to assure Seoul that it will not let its relations with South Korea deteriorate unduly.
Reading Moon Jae-in’s Memoirs
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
The former South Korean presidents offers some insights into relations with North Korea.
North Koreans Are Seen Wearing Kim Jong Un Pins for the First Time
By Hyung-jin Kim
It’s another sign the North is boosting his personality cult to the level bestowed on his late dictator father and grandfather.
Tragic Factory Fire Spotlights South Korea’s Unsustainable Immigration Policy
By James Constant
South Korea's immigration policies push migrant workers into undocumented labor in the most inhospitable areas of a dangerous economy.
Why North Korea’s Military Partnership With Russia Is Here to Stay
By Elena Guido and Eric Siyi Zhang
For North Korea’s military-industrial complex, collaboration with Russia creates a self-perpetuating cycle.
In Bid to Be Major Global Player, North Korea Signs New Treaty With Russia
By Shannon Tiezzi
Pyongyang wants to elevate its clout on the world stage through deepened ties with Moscow, but China continues to keep North Korea at arms length.
Before Summit With North Korea’s Kim, Putin Vows They’ll Beat Sanctions Together
By Kim Tong-hyung
Putin is making his first trip to North Korea in 24 years.
Reality Check: South Korea and China Face More Complex Economic Dynamics
By Ray Wang
Domestic, bilateral, and global trends are combining to reshape China-South Korea trade for the long term.
North Korea’s Kim Hails Russia Ties as Putin Reportedly Plans a Visit
By Hyung-jin Kim
Kim Jong Un sent Vladimir Putin a message congratulating Russia on its National Day amid reports that the Russian president could visit Pyongyang as soon as next week.
South Korea-Africa Summit: A Disappointing Outcome?
By Ovigwe Eguegu
While South Korea’s interests were clear, what was evident from the summit was the lack of clarity on African governments’ joint, specific position on engagement with Seoul.
Controversy Rages over President Yoon’s Announcement of New Deep-Sea Drilling
By Eunwoo Lee
Yoon needs something to revive his approval rating to save his presidency, and he's hoping for a natural gas bonanza.
What South Korea’s Horizon Europe Entry Say About Its Science and Tech Ambitions
By Hyejin Kim
Against the backdrop of tension between China and the United States, both South Korea and Europe are keen to find ways to diversify their R&D partners.