Valdai Club

Russian-South Korean relations are currently on standby in three respects. First, on September 30, 2020 the two countries will observe the 30th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. Second, they are waiting for new major investment projects – Korean business investment in Russia and bilateral projects in the Russian Far East. Third, there is an expectation of a breakthrough in trilateral relations between Moscow, Seoul and Pyongyang, which has already become permanent.

The trade dispute between Seoul and Tokyo is starting to resemble a full-blown trade war. The restrictions imposed by Tokyo will push Seoul to further increase technological self-reliance, and attention will be paid to those sectors which continue to be reliant upon Japan.