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Asia-Pacific

Competing 'nationalisms' led to shocking showdown in Seoul

This zero-sum left-right confrontation does not bode well for Korea’s future.

Are North and South Korea escalating toward war?
Asia-Pacific

Are North and South Korea escalating toward war?

The two sides are moving past 'trash talk' and into the realm of real crisis

The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact
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The shortsighted US-Japan-South Korea military pact

The nations are demonstrating their commitment to security against China and North Korea, but maybe too much

South Korean president faces setback in elections
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South Korean president faces setback in elections

Yoon Suk-yeol's foreign policy agenda is likely on ice as the opposition party wins control of parliament

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US, South Korea respond to North's missile tests — with missile tests

While it might seem like the right thing to do at the moment, military showcasing doesn't replace the hard work of diplomacy.

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Asia-Pacific

Will South Korea's new leader help the US contain China? Not so fast.

President Yoon Suk-yeol campaigned as a hawk, but domestic constraints and economic considerations are now coming into play.