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CEPS in focus

CEPS

52 episodes

3 months ago

Dive into CEPS in focus, our new podcast series delivering concise, insightful analyses on the latest EU policy developments. Each episode features experts commentaries and analyses, bringing the depth of CEPS research straight to your ears. Tune in to stay informed, wherever you are.

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42. Could the EU and South Korea be any closer? Time to raise the bar in bilateral ties

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4 months ago

42. Could the EU and South Korea be any closer? Time to raise the bar in bilateral ties

Could the EU and South Korea be any closer? Time to raise the bar in bilateral ties

By Fanny Sauvignon

South Korea began 2025 in deep political turmoil following the martial law crisis. Despite its gravity, the episode affirmed the country’s democratic resilience. In the early hours of 4 December 2024, the South Korean National Assembly had voted to lift the martial law that President Yoon Suk-yeol had announced the night before. In April 2025, the Constitutional Court formally removed Yoon from office, triggering snap elections.

For the past six months, South Korea has been deeply divided and lacking in strong leadership. On 3 June, the leadership vacuum was filled by the landslide victory of Lee Jae-myung, who took office the next day and pledged to ‘unite the people’.

At first glance, this result could mean continuity for EU-Korea relations. South Korea is expected to remain a key partner in promoting a rules-based international order, from global trade to the Indo-Pacific and beyond. The two strategic partners also have an impressive line-up of bilateral commitments.

But before framing EU-Korea relations in routine terms, it’s worth taking a closer look at today’s South Korea, its new priorities and their practical implications for Brussels and Seoul.

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