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14. Kim Sang-woo

Open trade crucial for alliance

Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine united democratic countries in opposition. And predictions that the solidarity would not last have been proven wrong. But at the end of 2022, U.S. economic policy divided the United States and its allies. Despite the hopes of most U.S. trading partners, President Joe Biden kept many of Donald Trump's tariffs in place.

2023-01-15 16:50

Significant implications of Ukrainian war on Korean Peninsula

On Nov. 15, after a massive rocket barrage, Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov declared that Russia's aim is to force Ukraine to the negotiating table. The bombing of civilians will stop if Ukraine succumbs to all of Russia's demands.

2022-12-20 16:45

Turbulent rivalry shifts in East Asia and Korea

The end of the 20th National Congress of the Chinese Communist Party in late October signifies the launch of Xi Jinping's third term as leader. Xi stated in his work report that “the wheels of history are rolling on toward China's reunification and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.”

2022-11-15 17:09

North Korea capitalizes on Ukrainian war

The recent successes of the Ukrainian counter-offensive forced Russian troops to retreat from large areas of the northeastern, and southern regions of Ukraine, inflicting humiliating defeats on Russia.

2022-10-10 17:10

Self-reflective Tokyo a must to improve ties with Seoul

In 2018, Seoul's Supreme Court ruled in favor of Korean forced labor victims, saying the Japanese companies, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nippon Steel, were liable for their wartime actions.

2022-09-15 15:49

Never allow crisis to go to waste

This month, tensions in the Taiwan Strait reached levels not seen in nearly 30 years. In response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei, China launched joint military exercises around the island and suspended or canceled official military dialogue and cooperation channels with the United States. Taiwan faced unprecedented provocations, including ballistic missile launches over the island as well as air and naval operations around Taiwan.

2022-08-30 16:55

NATO summit poses both opportunities, challenges for Korea

The NATO summit in Madrid on June 30 adopted a new Strategic Concept. And for the first time, NATO members included China as posing a “systemic challenge” to Euro-Atlantic security.

2022-07-12 16:11

Global supply disruption and Korea

The pandemic had raised questions about the world's reliance on an economic model that has broken trade barriers but made countries heavily reliant on each other as production was de-localized.

2022-06-16 16:26

Seoul at turning point after successful summit

The first summit between President Yoon Suk-yeol and President Joe Biden went unbelievably well. However, how this will play out with China is also crucial.

2022-05-24 16:35

US, NATO should collaborate to deter Putin's nuclear threats

The apparent attack and sinking of the Black Sea Fleet's flagship, the Moskva, represents a symbolic blow to the Kremlin. The Moskva was the pride of its fleet and the most prestigious vessel involved in the war against Ukraine.

2022-04-28 16:55

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