Lee Jae-myung has been the front-runner in South Korea’s presidential election, but his candidacy has been complicated by criminal trials he has decried as politically motivated.
How South Korea Can Grow as a Nonconfrontational Powerhouse
South Korea can become a powerful force in Asia by enhancing maritime deterrence, defense exports, and economic security cooperation without confronting China or over-relying on the U.S.
Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net
Japan, China, South Korea and the 10 ASEAN countries agreed to enhance their regional financial safety net by launching a new lending facility aimed at swiftly responding to crises caused by pandemics …
South Korea wants to be Canada’s new military supplier
As Ottawa rethinks U.S. weapons contracts, South Korean arms manufacturers want to resupply Canada’s depleted military with everything from howitzers to submarines. CBC’s Murray Brewster got exclusive …
South Korea’s Conservatives Pick Hardline Kim Moon-Soo as Presidential Candidate
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea’s conservative People Power Party picked former labour minister Kim Moon-soo as its candidate for the June 3 presidential election, which was called after the removal of …
Jiman Choi To Begin South Korean Military Service; Eyes KBO Debut In 2027
A veteran of five MLB seasons who was a key part of the Rays’ 2020 World Series team is departing stateside baseball. Read more at MLBTR.
Hosts China down South Korea to clinch record-extending 14th Sudirman Cup badminton title
XIAMEN, China – China beat South Korea 3-1 in the Sudirman Cup final to capture a record-extending 14th title at the biennial mixed team competition in the Chinese city of Xiamen on Sunday. Read more …
Analysis: South Korean defense industry attracts global attention
South Korea’s defense industry is gaining global interest, as demonstrated by high-profile visits from U.S. figures like Donald Trump Jr., who met with business leaders in Seoul Tuesday.
North Korea is learning modern tactics fighting Ukraine, which should worry its southern neighbor
North Korea has gained exposure to cutting edge battle tactics fighting Ukraine. Military experts told BI South Korea should be worried.
North Korea is learning modern tactics fighting Ukraine, which should worry its southern neighbor
North Korea has gained exposure to cutting edge battle tactics fighting Ukraine. Military experts told BI South Korea should be worried.