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Global Outlook: Peace and Security in Northeast Asia

Korea Will Soon Face a Security Dilemma Like Europe’s

By Chung-in Moon  |  03 March, 2025

There are concerns that Europe could be left on the sidelines if Trump forges a strategic partnership with Russia to help the US manage its rivalry with China. Korea will soon confront the same security dilemma Europe currently faces

America’s Three Schools of Thought on Korea’s Political Situation

By Chung-in Moon  |  22 January, 2025

If the Cold War anti-communists get in Trump’s ear, it could mean crisis for the alliance.

Trump 2.0: Curse or Blessing?

By Chung-in Moon  |  08 January, 2025

The advent of Trump 2.0 signals bad omens for South Korea’s national security and economy. Trump-phobia is widespread in South Korea.

The Maddening Farce of Yoon Suk-Yeol’s Presidency

By Chung-in Moon  |  18 December, 2024

Unprincipled, lawless, ignorant and incompetent — how perilous to place a nation in the hands of such a leader!

Three Options for Korea as It Confronts the Return of Trump

By Chung-in Moon  |  20 November, 2024

Trump’s reelection is creating joy and grief in equal measures around the world. But how will Korea be affected?

Moon Chung-in on Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula, and the US Presidential Election

By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida  |  07 November, 2024

“In general, there is no public backing for South Korea’s deeper involvement in Ukraine. And this is common sense.”

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