POLITICS

The $350 Billion Kiss: How Seoul is Buying Trump’s Favor to Avoid the Axe

A senior official from the United States said April 2 that specific projects tied to Aisa's pledged investments in the U.S. under a bilateral trade agreement will be announced within the next few weeks.The official made the remarks during a phone bri

A World Without Washington: The High-Stakes Gambling of Korea’s Defense Giants

As calls for defense autonomy grow within the European Union (EU), the potential benefits for South Korean defense companies are drawing attention. This comes in the wake of President Donald Trump's comments about the possibility of U.S. withdrawal f

Thank You, Donald! The Global Unity Built on American Greed

On Friday, French President Emmanuel Macron attended the 3rd Korea-France Economic Future Dialogue at the KFI Tower in Seoul's Yeouido district. He remarked that France offers greater predictability than the United States, drawing applause from the a

The Iran Miracle in Korea? The Ghost Pilot Whose Soul Never Left for 70 Years

South Korea's Ministry of National Defense's Recovery and Identification Unit will conduct a joint operation with the U.S. Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) from April 6 to May 1. Their mission: to search for remnants and clues of U.S. militar

U.S. Tariff Rule Change Raises Costs for Asian Appliances Including Refrigerators and Washers

A tariff policy overhaul by the United States is expected to increase the burden on Asian home appliance exports, including refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners, as new rules apply duties based on metal content thresholds.Under the re

How Trump's Policies Will Shape U.S.-Korea Relations: Insights from Ex-Advisor Alex Wong

On Thursday, Alex Wong, former Deputy Assistant to the U.S. National Security Advisor and current President of Hanwha Group, who spearheaded North Korea negotiations during the first Donald Trump administration, offered his insights. He predicted tha

How South Korea Plans to Lead Northeast Asian Security: Key Insights from President Lee's Meeting with U.S. Senators

On Thursday, President Lee Jae Myung met with a U.S. Senate delegation at the Blue House, outlining his vision to bolster South Korea's self-reliant defense capabilities while maintaining the foundation of the Republic of Korea (ROK)-U.S. Alliance.Th

U.S.-Korea Alliance: Key Insights on Operational Control Transfer in 2026

On Thursday, Deputy Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee met with a U.S. congressional delegation at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters in Seoul's Yongsan district. He urged the American lawmakers to actively support and cooperate in the transfer

Middle East Tensions: What Asian Nations Need to Know About Energy Supply Risks

On Thursday, the Blue House issued a statement regarding President Donald Trump's address to the nation. The government is closely monitoring key developments in countries involved in the Middle East conflict and hopes for a swift return to peace and

How the U.S.-South Korea Joint Fact Sheet Will Shape Future Investments

On Thursday, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with a visiting U.S. Senate delegation and pledged to ensure the smooth implementation of the Joint Fact Sheet (JFS) agreed upon by the leaders of South Korea and the U.S. last year.The Ministry of Foreign A