K-Defence

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The IISS podcast K-Defence explores South Korea’s evolving role in regional and global security, with a focus on its defence industry, defence innovation and defence cooperation with international partners.  The monthly podcast is hosted by Dr Lami Kim, IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence, and produced by the IISS in London.   For more information, please visit https://www.iiss.org/.  For more information on the IISS Korea Chair, please visit IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. Oct 22

    Behind Canada’s Submarine Procurement: What’s Next for South Korea–Canada Defence Cooperation?

    Dr Lami Kim is joined by Jonathan Miller, Co-Founder and Principal at Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, to discuss Canada's submarine procurement programme, South Korea's competitive bid and the future of bilateral defence cooperation. In this episode, Dr Lami Kim and Jonathan Miller examine South Korea's campaign, the factors shaping Canada's procurement decision, and the opportunities for future South Korea–Canada defence cooperation. Key discussion points: Canada's submarine procurement programme and the competition between Hanwha Ocean and TKMSSouth Korea's diplomatic and industrial campaign and the factors shaping Canada's decisionLessons from South Korea's bid and opportunities for future bilateral defence cooperation We hope you enjoy the episode. Please follow, rate and subscribe to K-Defence on your preferred podcast platform. The monthly podcast is hosted by Dr Lami Kim, IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence, and produced by the IISS in London. For more information, please visit https://www.iiss.org/. For more information on the IISS Korea Chair, please visit IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Behind Canada’s Submarine Procurement: What’s Next for South Korea–Canada Defence Cooperation?

  2. Sep 24

    From Yard to Fleet: How South Korea Can Strengthen US Shipbuilding

    As the United States looks to strengthen its naval power amid intensifying maritime competition with China, South Korea’s world-leading shipbuilding industry is emerging as a prominent partner in rebuilding America’s shipbuilding capacity. In this episode of our new K-Defence podcast series, Dr Lami Kim and Dr Jonathan Caverley examine what South Korea can offer the US, the obstacles that could limit greater cooperation, and how the two allies might divide labour to build a more resilient maritime industrial base. They explore the key factors at play, such as: South Korea’s advantage: A highly skilled workforce, integrated supply chains and efficient production have made South Korea one of the world’s leading commercial and naval shipbuilders;America’s shipbuilding gap: The US faces significant challenges in production capacity, costs and timelines, creating opportunities for greater cooperation with Korean shipbuilders;A broader industrial partnership: Closer ROK–US cooperation could strengthen supply chains, expand production capacity and support a more resilient maritime industrial base. We hope you enjoy the episode. Please follow, rate and subscribe to K-Defence on your preferred podcast platform. The monthly podcast is hosted by Dr Lami Kim, IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence, and produced by the IISS in London. For more information, please visit https://www.iiss.org/. For more information on the IISS Korea Chair, please visit IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    From Yard to Fleet: How South Korea Can Strengthen US Shipbuilding

  3. Sep 21

    K-Defence

    The IISS podcast K-Defence explores South Korea’s evolving role in regional and global security, with a focus on its defence industry, defence innovation and defence cooperation with international partners.  The monthly podcast is hosted by Dr Lami Kim, IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence, and produced by the IISS in London.   For more information, please visit https://www.iiss.org/.  For more information on the IISS Korea Chair, please visit IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    K-Defence
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The IISS podcast K-Defence explores South Korea’s evolving role in regional and global security, with a focus on its defence industry, defence innovation and defence cooperation with international partners.  The monthly podcast is hosted by Dr Lami Kim, IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence, and produced by the IISS in London.   For more information, please visit https://www.iiss.org/.  For more information on the IISS Korea Chair, please visit IISS Korea Chair in Advanced Technologies, National Security and Defence  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
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