POLITICS

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

U.S. Senators Support South Korea's Nuclear Submarine Development: What It Means for Regional Security

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with a U.S. Senate delegation Thursday at the Ministry of National Defense headquarters in Yongsan, Seoul, and asked U.S. lawmakers to support South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines.Ahn expressed grat

South Korea to Review Impact of U.S. Tariff Changes on Steel-Based Products

One of Asia’s presidential office said it will assess the impact on domestic industries following the United States’ introduction of a new tariff system targeting products with high steel, aluminum and copper content.In a statement released April 3,

Is the U.S.-Korea Alliance Stronger Than Ever? Insights from President Lee's Meeting with U.S. Congress

On Tuesday, President Lee Jae Myung met with a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives to discuss South Korea's role and potential collaboration in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.During the meeting at the Blue House, President Le

U.S. Diplomacy: Will the New Korean Cyber Law Affect K-Pop and Tech Cooperation?

Sarah B. Rogers, U.S. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, has announced plans to discuss the revised Network Act during her visit to South Korea.After concluding her Japan trip, Under Secretary Rogers tweeted on Monday t

2026 Trade Barriers Report: How South Korea's AI and Cloud Restrictions Impact US Businesses

The Trump administration has identified South Korea's restrictions on AI infrastructure and cloud procurement as non-tariff trade barriers, marking a new addition to the annual U.S. trade barrier report.The Office of the United States Trade Represent