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The podcast of La Trobe Asia which takes a critical look at the key issues facing Asia's states and societies.
South Korea has unique security challenges when compared to many of its neighbours. Like many it lives in the shadow of giants like China and Russia, but the ever-present threat of North Korea is less than 50km from its capital, Seoul.
While its alliance with the United States remains important to Korea’s security and foreign policy outlook, there are many possibilities for stronger ties to allies and partners. This could present opportunities to enhance maritime security cooperation between Australia and Korea and better coordinate maritime capacity building with other states the region.
How can Australia and South Korea develop an effective regional partnership? What are the opportunities and limits presented by moving the relationship forward?
A La Trobe Asia / UWA Defence and Security Institute event
Panel:
Dr Troy Lee-Brown (Research Fellow, Defence and Security Institute, UWA)
Professor Bec Strating (Director, La Trobe Asia)
Afeeya Akhand (Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute)
Dongkeun Lee (Policy Fellow, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network)
Recorded on 8th September, 2025
Asia Rising
The podcast of La Trobe Asia which takes a critical look at the key issues facing Asia's states and societies.
