South Korea faces a number of security challenges, living in the shadow of states such as China and Russia, and with its capital Seoul around 50km from the border it shares with North Korea. In times of contestation and with a new government in place it has the chance to reexamine its priorities and contribution to security in the Asia Pacific.

Guest: Dongkeun Lee (Policy Fellow, Asia-Pacific Leadership Network)

Recorded on 27th April, 2025.