Huddles between Pyongyang and Beijing
The writer asks: "Does this diplomatic declaration represent a genuine strategic transformation, or is it simply another chapter in a familiar cycle of rapprochement and…
Wang Son-taek
The hidden cost of war: Public diplomacy
The writer says: "The experiences of Iraq, Vietnam, and Iran all demonstrate that short-term displays of military power can produce long-term diplomatic liabilities...The…
Seoul needs strategy over toughness
The writer says: "Resolving problems through dialogue and negotiation should not be dismissed as appeasement. Rather, it should be understood as a creative exercise in…
The Asian grammar of power
If President Trump is willing to listen, he will be far more likely to communicate effectively with Asians and achieve positive results from this tour, the writer says.
Some signals from Pyongyang
Overall, the messages from Kim Jong-un’s latest parade appear more flexible, moderate, and engagement-oriented than before, the writer observes.
Shackles and trust: The Korea-US alliance tested again
On September 4, the mass arrest of around 300 Korean workers at the Hyundai-LG joint venture in the US state of Georgia jolted Koreans — an unexpected image of compatriots in…
Trump show without Trump
The writer says: "Whether an anti-US bloc materialises depends less on speeches than on duration — specifically, how long President Trump’s reckless diplomacy lasts."
Making the liberal international order 2.0
Political polarisation and autocratisation have evolved into a structural threat, manifesting across democracies at unprecedented levels.
July: A defining month for Korea-US alliance
President Trump's tariff threats pose a severe diplomatic burden. If South Korea remains composed and adheres to diplomatic principles, the situation could turn into an…
Why does South Korea need the Ministry of Unification?
It stands as a testament to the unfinished work of healing a divided people.