South Korea Ukraine response

Leaked documents suggesting the U.S. spied on South Korea’s internal discussions on Ukraine could sour President Yoon’s upcoming trip to Washington.

South Korea is under increasing pressure to move from humanitarian aid to providing arms directly to Ukraine. 

Insights from Soo Kim.

What is the link between the North Atlantic and the Indo-Pacific regions, and what is South Korea’s role in this reimagined security framework?

Taking a stand on the Ukraine crisis will bring both opportunities and risk for the incoming Yoon administration.

In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the arms race on the Korean Peninsula will likely linger as the two Koreas continue to build up advanced weapons for self-defense. 

Both Lee Jae-myung and Yoon Suk-yeol were forced to apologize after making controversial remarks about the Russian invasion.

The results make clear the regional differences in attitudes toward Russia.