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South Korea’s Delicate Balancing Act Amid China-Japan Discord

As frictions mount with each other, both Beijing and Tokyo are courting Seoul.

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The Diplomat

Yoonki Lee

What’s at Stake for the China-South Korea Summit: Avoiding a 2nd THAAD Dispute

Lee's visit is positive sign for China-South Korea relations. But both sides must heed the lessons from the THAAD dispute.

31.12.2025 10

The Diplomat

Yoonki Lee

The Return of Factional Conflict in South Korea’s Foreign Policy

Interministerial discord made a recent comeback, pitting the so-called “self-reliance faction” against the “pro-alliance faction” over how...

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The Diplomat

Yoonki Lee