Christoph Bluth, University of Bradford The new South Korean president, Lee Jae-myung, calls himself a foreign policy “pragmatist”. He says he is driven by South Korea’s national interest, rather than ideology, and has spoken of his desire to improve relations with China and North Korea. Under the former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, South
South Korea embodies an extraordinary confluence where millennia-old traditions coexist effortlessly with a pulsating modern pop culture. The country, rooted in deep historical legacies while commanding global attention through its thriving entertainment industry, offers an exceptional cultural spectrum that captivates tourists, historians, and pop culture devotees alike. The vibrant metropolis of Seoul stands
Over recent decades, the economic terrain globally has undergone a profound metamorphosis, notably within Asia. This locale, erstwhile marked by pervasive impoverishment and economic torpor, has ascended as a colossus of economic vigour and ingenuity. The astronomical escalation of Asian economies is not solely a narrative of brisk industrialisation but also a saga
Colin Alexander, Nottingham Trent University In a speech delivered at the Supreme People’s Assembly in January, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, stated that reunification with South Korea was no longer possible and that their neighbour should now represent the “primary foe and invariable principal enemy”. This amounted to a rare foreign policy pivot
In the dynamic expanse of Asia, a profound transformation is unfolding, seamlessly weaving the rich tapestry of traditional values with the brisk threads of modernity. This continent, home to ancient civilisations and burgeoning economies, stands at a crossroads of change, where the past and the present are not merely coexisting but also coalescing
Barbara Yoxon, Lancaster University Russia is planning to buy “millions” of Soviet-era weapons from North Korea, a recent US intelligence report revealed. Britain’s defence intelligence has also confirmed that Russia is already using Iranian-made drones in Ukraine. The revelations follow a series of diplomatic exchanges between Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean
The U.S. Defense Department has reportedly given President Donald Trump options for reducing America’s force levels in South Korea. When asked about the report, U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper carefully sidestepped the issue, saying that he had ordered no reduction. With the United States and South Korea deadlocked in negotiations over host nation
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo downplayed the possibility of another summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before the U.S. presidential election, saying Trump would only want to engage if there were real prospects of progress. South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who has called for another Trump-Kim