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A heartfelt thanks to Amb. Cho and Korean Embassy DC colleagues for joining our joint The Wilson Center / Korea Center and KAIS roundtable on the future of US-#SouthKorea relations post-elections.

Thank you to all who joinned The Wilson Center's Congressional Alumni event on US-#SouthKorea Relations Post-Elections, featuring Kayla Orta (Korea Center), Rachel Minyoung Lee (이민영) (38 North), and Mary Lovely (PIIE)--A great discussion on #Russia-#DPRK and US #economic interests.

Korea Center 2/2 "Instead of solidifying his political position, this could further damage his domestic standing. With perpetually low public opinion approval ratings, this could be a risky move, indeed." -Kayla Orta

After #SouthKorea’s declared martial law, Korea Center’s Kayla Orta tells Bloomberg (Bloomberg Politics) that the situation is “highly concerning.” Instead of solidifying Yoon’s political position, this will further damage he's domestic standing. Read here: buff.ly/3VkpACc

Impeachment vote for #SouthKorea's President Yoon is unlikely to pass as many PPP lawmakers exit the chamber, citing Yoon’s apology to the nation and domestic instability as their reason for abstention.

Earlier this year, @WilsonCenter's Kayla Orta wrote #SouthKorea's struggle to balance Yoon's "outward-focused policy agenda" vs. domestic partisanship foreshadowed far-reaching implications for Korea's policy cohesion - Read The Diplomat, link below: buff.ly/3xjNhSj

⚡️ NEW: From legislative action to technological priorities, learn how the US can restore its #nuclearenergy leadership and build toward a cleaner, more resilient, and more prosperous future. ⤵️ From the Commission on Nuclear Energy and American Leadership councilonstrategicrisks.org/2024/12/10/nuc…

After #SouthKorea's President Yoon attempted to downplay last week's shocking martial law, the National Assembly voted 204 to 85, successfully passing impeachment and suspending Yoon's presidential powers.

Speaking with Australian Broadcasting (ABC News), Korea Center's Kayla Orta discussed #SouthKorean National Assembly’s vote to impeach ROK President Yoon Suk Yeol, next steps to come, and ROK's domestic/foreign political stability. Full interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=p_uNAf…

Thanks The Wilson Center Mark Andrew Green for celebrating my 5 ½ yrs with the Korea Center! From 주한미국대사관 U.S. Embassy Seoul's US-#SouthKorea-#Japan security delegation to launching our first US-ROK Next-Gen program for #EmergingTech –I am honored to contribute to US foreign policy research.

Unprecedented times in #SouthKorea today -- Acting president Han Duck-soo recently refused to appoint the three DP-approved justice nominees to the Constitutional Court. With his impeachment, the responsibilities now pass to Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok.

Joining BBC News (World) #BBCNewsTheContext, Korea Center's Senior Associate Kayla Orta discussed US Secretary Blinken’s (Secretary Antony Blinken) visit to #SouthKorea, importance of strong US-South Korean relations, and the future of US-#IndoPacific partnerships.

BBC News (World) Kayla Orta Secretary Antony Blinken Clip of the #BBCNewsTheContext inteview below:

Looking forward to speaking alongside Kellee Wicker, James Scoff, and Melanie Berry at the ISC Forum on US-#SouthKorea-#Japan technology cooperation tomorrow!

On Feb 21, DSET hosted Bonnie Glaser / 葛來儀 & the TUPP delegation for key discussions on: 🔹 Taiwan’s Silicon Shield 2.0 & semiconductors 🔹 Taiwan-EU cooperation on supply chains & energy security With rising gray zone threats, deeper Taiwan-US-Europe collaboration is essential.

IN THE HEADLINES | #SouthKorea's political climate is divided ahead of former President Yoon's impeachment ruling. Korea Center's Kayla Orta provides insight into the backlash over #Yoon's martial law declaration & implications for Korea's democracy.buff.ly/CtJGSQI

The verdict is out - #SouthKorean Constitutional Court upholds the #impeachment. With Yoon headed out of office, Korean citizens prepare for 60-day snap presidential #elections.

Join us in welcoming the Indo-Pacific Security Initiative's newest nonresident fellow, Kayla Orta! Read more about Orta's background on #US-#ROK ties, #NorthKorea, US-ROK-Japan trilateral relations, & the intersection of security and technology policy: atlanticcouncil.org/expert/kayla-t…