Korea's New Leader's Big Challenge: Keeping US and China Happy

Korea's new leader's big challenge: Keeping US and China happy

Since United States President Donald Trump began his second term, key Asian ally South Korea has not had an elected leader — meaning crucially, no one to bargain with Washington on tariffs. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

How South Korea’s next president wants to deal with Trump and his tariffs

Here's what South Korea's three leading presidential candidates say about tariffs and the U.S.-South Korea relationship under President Trump.

South Korea vote: Who will lead Asia’s fourth-largest economy through Trump-era trade tensions?

SEOUL, May 22 — Since US President Donald Trump began his second term, key Asian ally South Korea has not had an elected leader — meaning crucially, no one to bargain with Washington on tariffs. With the country now set to vote in a presidential election on June 3, the new leader will need to juggle finding ways to stay out of Trump’s trade wars with keeping both Washington — Seoul’s main security partner against the nuclear-armed North — and ne…

K-Beauty Pivots From China To U.S. Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The South Korean cosmetics industry has long been a darling of global markets, riding the wave of Hallyu to unprecedented heights. Yet, beneath the glossy surface lies a tale of geopolitical tightrope walking, as K-Beauty navigates the treacherous waters of intensifying China-U.S. tensions. The industry’s remarkable growth over the past two decades has been fueled by the insatiable demand for all… Source

South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy

Editor’s Note: This is Part 3 of a multi-part Korea Pro series aggregating South Korean presidential candidates’ official pledges, categorized by policy area. This article examines the candidates’ foreign policy and trade-related platforms. South Korea’s four leading presidential candidates have presented sharply contrasting visions for the country’s security posture and international relations, reflecting fundamental differences […] The post So…