Korea

Garlauskas discusses significance of ROK relationship with NATO on Voice of America’s “Washington Talk”

On July 2, Markus Garlauskas was featured on the “Washington Talk” show for Voice of America. Garlauskas spoke on the significance of the Republic of Korea’s growing relationship with NATO, in the context of President Yoon’s recent visit to the NATO Summit, during which European and Asian allies strategized collective deterrence strategies against threats from […]

Gramer featured twice in Foreign Policy upon return from Seoul

After wrapping up one week in Seoul, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Robbie Gramer published two articles in Foreign Policy titled, “As Security Threats Mount, Japan and South Korea Begin (Carefully) Mending Fences” (June 30, 2022) and “Pyongyang’s Not Picking Up the Phone” (June 28, 2022). Based on interviews with South Korean officials and experts […]

Graham cited in International Banker on the lack of incentives in the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework

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Garlauskas featured in Voice of America on South Korea’s first NATO summit

On June 27, Markus Garlauskas was mentioned in an article, “What to Expect From South Korea’s First NATO Summit,” in Voice of America. In this article, Garlauskas emphasizes the shared security interest in nuclear deterrence between NATO and South Korea. He warns that Russian use of nuclear weapons could serve to embolden North Korea’s usage.  […]

Lawler featured in Axios upon return from Seoul

On June 27, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Dave Lawler published an article, “South Korea would expect U.S. to intervene if China invades Taiwan, official says,” in Axios. After wrapping up one week in Seoul, Lawler reflects on a discussion from the trip of the new South Korean administration’s foreign policy priorities. In particular, […]

Manning in The Hill: No longer ‘Groundhog Day’ in North Korea

By Atlantic Council

On June 28, Robert Manning published his biweekly column in The Hill, raising alarm at the advancements of North Korea’s missile testing and nuclear program. “Like the classic movie “Groundhog Day,” North Korea’s seemingly endless ballistic missile tests occur, a mostly inured world condemns then moves on. Passive acceptance. Rinse. Repeat. No more,” Manning warned. […]

Lawler’s continued coverage from Seoul featured in Axios

On June 24, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Dave Lawler published two articles, “Gender divide between young people shakes South Korean politics” and “What South Korea’s power transfer means for China and Japan,” in Axios. With regards to the gender divide, Lawler shares that South Korean politicians from both parties agree that economics primarily […]

Ward’s continued coverage from Seoul featured in POLITICO

June 22-24, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Alex Ward was featured daily in POLITICO‘s The Inbox for “South Korea Sours on China,” “South Korea Signals Rapprochement with Japan,” and “Bolstered U.S. Military Presence Possible in Asia.” Based on continued conversations with South Korean experts and officials while in Seoul, Ward shares his insights on […]

KF Journalist Fellow Gramer featured in Foreign Policy

On June 23, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Robbie Gramer published an article, “South Korea Stares Into the Nuclear Abyss,” in Foreign Policy. From Seoul, Gramer reports broad agreement that Kim Jong Un will persist with North Korea’s nuclear weapons’ program. Following meetings with South Korean government officials and thought leaders, Gramer cites Dr. […]

KF Journalist Fellow Lawler featured in Axios

On June 23, 2022, Atlantic Council-Korea Foundation Journalist Fellow Dave Lawler published an article, “Looming North Korea nuclear test leaves U.S., South Korea waiting for bad news,” in Axios. Following a roundtable discussion with Korean thought leaders, including Dr. Chung-in Moon, chair of the Sejong Institute think tank, Lawler shares insights on the threat of […]