POLITICS

BEYOND ALLY: The Desperate Need For A Combat-Forged Partnership To Secure The Indo-Pacific's Future

Deputy Chief of Mission Kevin Kim at the U.S. Embassy in South Korea recently highlighted the volatile situation in the Yellow Sea as a key factor driving discussions on the acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines and increased defense spending by

IS AMERICA'S SECURITY FOR SALE? Washington Is Trading U.S. Forces For A Submarine, Leaving Us Vulnerable

Recent analysis suggests that South Korea's long-sought approval from the United States to build nuclear-powered submarines is revealing strategic differences between the two countries. South Korea sees these submarines as essential to strengthening

"Korean Permanent Resident Detained at US Airport After Korea Trip Freed After Four Months"

A support organization announced on Sunday that Kim Tae Hung, a 41-year-old U.S. permanent resident, had been released after about 4 months in detention. Kim was arrested at the airport immediately upon returning to the United States following a visi

"US-ROK Achieve Results in Tariff Stalemate and Nuclear Submarine Approval... But Trump's Caprice Is the Variable"

The U.S.-Korea summit held in Gyeongju last month yielded significant achievements, including resolving the impasse over the tariff and investment package and approving the construction of nuclear-powered submarines. However, experts caution that Pre

South Korea’s 2035 Carbon Goals Face Industry Pushback

Critics argue that the government's confirmed 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 53-61% fails to reflect South Korea's manufacturing-centric industrial structure. While South Korea's reduction targe

South Korea Stages Powerful Naval Drill in East Sea with Aegis Destroyers

Heaven-Sent Power: The Mighty Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong! On Monday, approximately 70 km (about 44 miles) east of Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, the 7,600-ton Aegis destroyer Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG) led the charge, unleashing a barrage of fire at

South Korea Reviews Global Steel Tariffs, Plans Strategic Trade Talks

On Monday, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy held a joint public-private sector meeting to review steel protectionist measures implemented by the United States, European Union (EU), and Canada. The meeting took place at the Korea Iron & Stee

U.S. 7th Mechanized Corps to Hold Live-Fire Drills Across 13 Korean Regions

The U.S. Army's 7th Mechanized Corps announced on Monday that it will conduct live-fire exercises for mechanized units from November 19 to 26 across 13 cities and counties in the Gyeonggi, Gangwon, and Chungbuk regions. The exercises will take place

THE DEAL Is Done! Canada Just AXED Its Closest Ally To Buy Korean Subs—Is This The End of The US-Canada Defense Pact?

On Wednesday, South Korean Deputy Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee visited the Canadian Department of National Defence for a meeting with Canadian Deputy Minister of National Defence Stefanie Beck. The two officials discussed ways to advance defense and

No REAL Agenda: Trump Stops In Korea For a PITIFUL Two-Hour Handshake Before the Major China Deal

The White House has announced that President Donald Trump will visit South Korea on Wednesday (Korean time) for talks with President Lee Jae Myung. Following an overnight stay in South Korea, Trump will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping