Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the United States and its allies put in place an extensive set of sanctions to limit Moscow’s export earnings. Russian fossil fuels were one major target. While South Korea joined the initial set of U.S. and EU sanctions on Russia shortly after the war began, Seoul did not adopt sanctions … Read more
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg meets South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul, South Korea, Jan. 29, 2023. Credit: NATO Advertisement Just a few years ago, defense policymakers would have been forgiven for not paying much attention to South Korea’s role in transatlantic security. After all, despite being a U.S. ally, South Korea’s position in … Read more
The Koreas | Diplomacy | East Asia Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska requested the additional aid in a meeting with President Yoon in Seoul. Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska (left) meets with South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol during a visit to Seoul, May 16, 2023. Credit: Office of the President, ROK Advertisement South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed to … Read more