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Lee-Trump Summit
Modernizing the U.S.-South Korea Alliance Under New Management
- In Trump’s Oval Office, when politically progressive leaders of allied countries challenge Trump, fireworks ensue. But South Korea could turn out to be an exception.- Lee administration appears to be more open to discussing regional security under the alliance modernization framework than the Yoon administration- If the two leaders are abl
By Scott Snyder [President and Chief Executive Officer, Korea Economic Institute of America]
Digital Partnerships
ROK-EU Digital Partnership: Present and Future
- The scope of the Digital Partnership includes emerging and disruptive technologies (EDTs), such as semiconductors, AI, 5G networks, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.   - In an era of intensifying U.S.-China tech rivalry and recent supply chain disruptions, both the EU and South Korea see their digital collaboration as a strateg
By Raluca Csernatoni [Professor, CSDS of the Brussels School of Governance (BSoG), Vrije Universiteit Brussels (VUB)]
South Korea’s Development of Emerging Technologies
Quantum Korea: Strategic Technology and Global Engagement in the Quantum Era
Key Takeaways:- The U.S. and China are investing heavily, forming alliances around national interests. For Korea, this is no longer a discretionary field, but a strategic imperative.- Korea’s quantum ecosystem is nascent, facing four major hurdles: (1) talent shortage, (2) hardware limitations, (3) weak startup landscape, and (4) limite
By Dong Hoon Oh [Research Fellow, iLAB, Seoul National University]
South Korea’s Development of Emerging Technologies
Korea Must Set Sail in the AI Age: Sovereignty Is Now Written in Code
Key Takeaways:- The contests aren't for colonies but for computational supremacy, quantum cryptography, and influence over the norms that will govern our online world.- The Digital Bill of Rights must be embedded into regulatory systems, legal frameworks, and public institutions.- Sovereignty must act not as a barrier, but as a strategic filter: pr
By Ji Won Joo [Cloud Camp]
South Korea’s Development of Emerging Technologies
The Development of Emerging Technologies in South Korea and Its Impact on International Relations
Key Takeaways:- The accelerating development and strategic application of these emerging technologies are reshaping South Korea's engagement with the international community, fundamentally influencing its economic diplomacy and global partnerships, enhancing its geopolitical influence and soft power, strengthening its security alliances a
By Jaemin Park [Professor, Konkuk University]

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