South Korea

As an economic powerhouse situated in a tense neighbourhood, South Korea is critical to the Indo-Pacific’s security and prosperity.
 
Shaped by its history of occupation and conflict, South Korea has emerged as a strong supporter of the rules-based international order and a key partner for Australia. And, as one of Asia’s economic miracles, with an ever-growing cultural capital, South Korea’s regional standing has increased dramatically since its inception in 1948. However, still embroiled in a seven-decade-long war with its northern, nuclear-armed neighbour, the stability of Korea’s security environment has implications for the region at large.