A China invasion of Taiwan might spark military response from not only the United States but also its allies, according to former U.S. State Department official Morse Tan. In an exclusive interview with Reuters this week, South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol said increased tensions around Taiwan were due to attempts to change the status…
China Invasion of Taiwan Might See Military Response From US and Allies: Former State Department Official
April 26, 2023
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China’s No.3 Offical Visits South Korea Amid Intensified US-China Strategic Rivalry
September 22, 2022
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South Korea is a technological powerhouse and a key part of the global supply chain. It’s now also caught in the intensified strategic rivalry between the United States and China. Both superpowers are wanting the East Asian nation to pick a side. Following many visits from top U.S. officials, Beijing last week sent Li Zhanshu,…
Korean Conglomerate Lotte Abandons Chinese Market, Shifts to Southeast Asia
Lotte Group has fully abandoned the Chinese market and stepped up its investment in Southeast Asia, in particular Vietnam and Indonesia. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between South Korea and China. It also marks the 30th anniversary of South Korea’s diplomatic ties with Vietnam. In 2020, Lotte Group…
US Committed to Defending South Korea and Japan: Blinken
In a call with South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin on Aug. 19, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that Washington is committed to defending the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan. “The Secretary expressed his appreciation for President Yoon [Suk-yeol]’s remarks during his Liberation Day address, particularly the ROK’s concerted efforts to improve…
Korean Cosmetic Brands Experience Downturn in China Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Korean beauty giants Amorepacific and LG Household & Health Care reported disappointing Q2 earnings during recent lockdowns in China. Amorepacific reported its Q2 earnings on July 28, with an overseas revenue of 297.2 billion won ($227 million), down 33.2 percent year-on-year (YoY), and a net loss of 37.2 billion won ($28.6 million). Asia revenue declined…
South Korea Says Use of US Missile Defense System ‘Not Subject to Negotiation’ With China
August 12, 2022
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South Korea said on Thursday that its deployment of a U.S. anti-missile system is not subject to negotiation, rejecting China’s demand that it honors the previous Moon government’s policies. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised this issue during a meeting with his South Korean counterpart Park Jin on Tuesday. Beijing said the deployment of the…
South Korea Stands Firm on Installing the THAAD Missile Defense System
August 5, 2022
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The foreign ministries of China and South Korea are exchanging words about South Korea’s deployment of the U.S. THAAD anti-missile system. While China opposes this action, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is steadfast in wanting to improve his country’s defense capabilities against North Korea. He also wants to reduce economic dependence on China. According to…
South Korean President Names New Ambassador to China, With Tough Stance on Beijing
June 12, 2022
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The South Korean presidential office on June 7 announced the appointment of Chung Jae-ho, a professor at Seoul National University, as the new ambassador to China. He is vocal about preserving South Korea’s national identity and not caving under pressure from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Chung, 62, completed a master’s degree in Chinese history…
US-South Korea Ties: Focus on Economics as Much as Defense
Commentary On March 9, the Biden administration may have felt that it dodged a bullet when conservative Yoon Suk-yeol was elected president of the Republic of Korea (ROK, aka South Korea) for a five-year term. Unlike his defeated leftist opponent and the previous Moon Jae-in administration, Yoon strongly supports the ROK-U.S. alliance. Its military component…
South Korea’s Election of Yoon Suk-Yeol Has Displeased Beijing
News analysis South Korea’s President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol from the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) was not Beijing’s preferred candidate for the recent polls. The political novice is expected to be tougher on China in contrast to the softer approach taken by his liberal predecessor President Moon Jae-in. The 60-year-old replaces Moon on May 10….
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