Aviation News – The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) officially inducted its first serial production KF-21 Boramae fighter aircraft on September 22, 2026, marking...
Beijing is pressuring Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and the Philippines not only with ships and aircraft but also in the cognitive domain—which no multilateral mechanism defends. This report explores what it would take to build a coordinated multilateral defense network to combat this threat across the first island chain.
Atlantic Council•Yu-Hao “Vinson” Shen2h ago
In 2021, Sungmin Cho wrote, “South Korea’s Taiwan Conundrum,” where he argued Seoul’s complex strategic position makes engagement on questions of involvement over a Taiwan contingency complicated. Five years later, we asked him to revisit his arguments.Image: U.S. Navy (Photo by Seaman Apprentice Cale Hatch)In your 2021 article, you argued that Seoul should more actively engage in strategic dialogue with Washington on Taiwan issues. Five years later, what does that dialogue look like? How has South Korea adjusted its strategic thinking regarding involvement in a potential Taiwan contingency since 2021, based on its relationship with the United States?Outside the government, the
War on the Rocks•Sungmin Cho4h ago
The US-South Korea investment deal could reshape global trade dynamics, enhance strategic energy cooperation, and boost AI infrastructure.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team11h ago
South Korea’s Air Force took delivery of its first production KF-21 Boramae fighter on September 22, 2026. The…
AeroTime•Clement Charpentreau11h ago
VSE Aviation has signed a two-year repair agreement with Jeju Air, South Korea’s largest low-cost carrier, the aviation aftermarket services provider said. Under the agreement, VSE Aviation will provide repair services for a broad range of aircraft components through its MRO facility in Miramar, Florida. The scope includes accessories, avionics, fuel systems, harnesses, hydraulics, instruments, […]
AviTrader•Heike Tamm12h ago
South Korea’s indigenous fighter program enters a new phase as the first serial production KF-21 joins the ROKAF. The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) received its first serial production KF-21 Boramae fighter on Sep. 22, 2026, marking the transition of South Korea’s indigenous fighter program from development to service introduction. Tail number 25-001, bearing […]
The Aviationist•Parth Satam12h ago
First production aircraft flew to Yecheon Air Base, where a reactivated fighter squadron will prepare the new type for operational service
Air Data News•Ricardo Meier12h ago
South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace
Kim Young-chan's third-place finish in the GT7 finals gives South Korea's esports squad its first podium at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Dot Esports•Humberto Cuebas13h ago
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump shared a Washington Post opinion piece on his social media, arguing that South Korea should send its Cheongung-II air-defense system to Ukraine. Additionally, the Trump administration continues to pressure Seoul to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz. Neither the U.S.-Iranian conflict nor the Russo-Ukrainian War is new, yet the simultaneity of U.S. pressure on Seoul to help in its war with Iran and to support Ukraine is striking.While such diverging asks are indeed unprecedented, this is partly due to a lack of principles that stipulate a clear South Korean position. South Korea should
War on the Rocks•Donghyeon Kim14h ago
South Korea will try to cut its reliance on Middle East crude imports to 50% by 2035, Reuters has reported, citing the country’s industry ministry. The ministry has drafted a 10-year natural resource security plan, which envisages a “fundamental shift” in the way South Korea sources its imports. The plan also calls for a boost in oil reserves by some 20 million barrels by 2030. South Korea imports as much as 70% of its crude oil from Middle Eastern producers, and most of it must pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the ministry…
President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea at the Blue House, the presidential compound in Seoul, on Friday.
The New York Times•Choe Sang-Hun22 Sept
The next phase of cryptocurrency lawmaking in South Korea is moving towards a November review by parliament, per the Financial Services Commission. The schedule comes amid worries over delays in relation to the Digital Asset Framework Act. According to officials from the FSC, there is common direction between the government
TheNewsCrypto•Lakshya Baskar22 Sept
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has set November for a National Assembly subcommittee review of the Digital Asset Framework Act, rejecting claims that work on the country’s second stage crypto legislation has been delayed. According to Seo Na yoon, head…
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, September 22: The Moscow Times talks about mobilisation rumours scaring anti-war activists in Russia. Next: The New York Times interviews South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung. Also: why is multitasking bad for the brain and the nervous system? Finally: this year's Fat Bear contest is starting in Alaska. Who's going to be the chonkiest chonk?
Hana Bank has signed an agreement with Upbit Global to develop Travel Rule infrastructure for digital asset transfers, extending its work with South Korea’s crypto sector into transaction compliance and transfer technology. DigitalToday reported on Sept. 22 that the two…
South Korea has approved a pilot that will let public officials pay government operating expenses with blockchain based deposit tokens instead of physical government cards. According to The Chosun Daily, the Ministry of Science and ICT approved the project during…
Kakao Pay and KakaoBank signed an MoU with Fireblocks to test stablecoin infrastructure suited to South Korea’s regulatory and security needs.
Kakao's collaboration with Fireblocks could accelerate South Korea's digital finance evolution, enhancing secure digital asset services and innovation.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team22 Sept
