South Korea has voted: Lee Jae-myung becomes the country's new president. He focuses on stabilizing relations with China and a pragmatic foreign policy. The close alliance with the United States remains central – but not exclusive.
By Amelie Richter
At a bilateral meeting, South Korea expressed concern about a Chinese steel structure off the west coast of the Korean peninsula. The background to this are territorial disputes.
By Ning Wang
At the first economic dialogue in five years, China, Japan, and South Korea agreed to strengthen trade in the region in order to promote free trade against the backdrop of Trump's tariffs.
By Ning Wang
Top diplomats from China, Japan and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday to find joint solutions to security and economic issues in the face of global uncertainties. Despite tensions on key issues such as North Korea and Taiwan, the three countries agreed to accelerate a trilateral summit and intensify cooperation, particularly regarding demographic challenges and free trade.
By Amelie Richter
The Chinese professional soccer club Shandong Taishan has withdrawn from the Asian Champions League in the current competition. By dropping out of the final group game, the club is continuing the inglorious history of Chinese soccer.
By Marcel Grzanna
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has surprisingly declared martial law for the first time in the country in over 40 years. The announcement was immediately met with fierce criticism and resistance. Beijing issued a security warning for Chinese citizens in the country.
By Manuel Liu
The Chinese government remains silent on the military cooperation between its neighbors Russia and North Korea. Yet this not only reduces its strategic advantages, but also increases the danger in its own backyard. However, a closer look reveals signs of disapproval.
By Redaktion Table
The Philippines, South Korea, Hawaii – Defense Minister Pistorius is making important gestures in the Indo-Pacific. By doing so, he is sending a signal to China – and, not least, living up to the country's own China strategy.
By Michael Radunski
When it comes to de-risking, Taiwan, Japan and South Korea could serve as possible role models for Germany. They have been working on minimizing their China risks for years. A new study compares their strategies.
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On his Asian trip, Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Robert Habeck’s first stop is South Korea. The country is not only a key partner for the German and European Indo-Pacific strategy but also a role model in terms of de-risking.
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