On Thursday, 16 March, Toyo announced that it is lifting its heightened export controls against South Korea. Citing security concerns, Japan had initially introduced export controls for three items in… Continue reading "Breakthrough in Japan-South Korea ties as Japan lifts ROK Export Controls"
On Wednesday 7 September, Japanese Vice Defense Minister for International Affairs Oka Masami and South Korean Vice Defense Minister Shin Beom-chul met in Seoul to discuss trilateral cooperation between the… Continue reading "For the First time in Years, Japan and South Korea Hold Senior Level Defense Talks"
As Sino-American competition intensifies, South Korea has proven to not be as willing as some of America’s other regional allies to confront China. Unlike most developed democracies in the region,… Continue reading "Editorial: South Korea’s Noncommitment in the Sino-American Rivalry"
On Tuesday, 21 September, South Korean (ROK) president Moon Jae-In spoke before the United Nations and called for an official end to the Korean war. “Today, I once again urge… Continue reading "North Korea Lays out Prerequisites for Ending Korean War; Launches Rockets Into the Sea"
From June 10 – 25h, the US is running another iteration of its RED FLAG Alaska air exercise. Conducted up to four times per year, the focus of RED FLAG… Continue reading "South Korea Simultaneously Participates in Exercises With and Against Japan"