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No “Light Out”: Ukraine Draws Upon South Korea’s Electrical Energy Expertise

By | March 16, 2023

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

By | March 06, 2023

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.

Neither Repeats nor Rhymes: The Limits of “Korean War” Parallels in Ukraine 

By | February 12, 2023

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

By | February 08, 2023

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

By | February 07, 2023

A deeper dive behind the diplomatic spat between China and South Korea over PCR testing rules.