Strategic Non-Ambiguity: South Korea’s Position on Ukraine Undermines Ties with Moscow
Cooperation with South Korea in a sour state already, will only get worse if the ROK ships arms to Ukraine, says Moscow.
No “Light Out”: Ukraine Draws Upon South Korea’s Electrical Energy Expertise
Ukraine studies South Korea’s experience in keeping electrical energy infrastructure safe from attacks by a hostile neighbor.
Measuring South Korea’s Contribution to Ukraine’s Energy Sector
ROK aids Ukraine’s war-damaged energy sector, perhaps a noteworthy act in a region where energy has become a de facto weapon of war.
UK-Japan Relations, Taiwan Troubles, and the Truss Tokyo Speech
A speech by failed Prime Minister Liz Truss has received ample news coverage. But what does it tell us about the UK’s friends and entanglements in East Asia?
Staring into the “Fog” of North Korea Reporting: Pyongyang’s January Lockdown
Sino-NK likes to look behind the scenes to the nuts and bolts of North Korea news-gathering. In this essay, Daily NK staffer Robert Lauler examines the details of a recent case: the Pyongyang lockdown.
Neither Repeats nor Rhymes: The Limits of “Korean War” Parallels in Ukraine
After Ukrainian presidential adviser speaks of the possibility of a “Korea scenario” in Ukraine, a Ukrainian scholar responds based on Korea’s past and present.
One Year On: A South Korean Perspective On The Post-2022 International Order
Five challenges that South Korea faces post-2022, with little room for maneuverability and no room for error.
(Un)diplomatic Revenge: China, South Korea and Reciprocal Border Restrictions
A deeper dive behind the diplomatic spat between China and South Korea over PCR testing rules.
The Hand of Friendship, a Word of Caution: Koreans Settling in Vietnam
One observer on why Koreans should approach the reality of their increasing influence in Vietnam with both hope and caution.