South Korea
South Korea emerged as one of the countries with the most significant improvement in perceptions regarding its status as an ally over the past year, as reported in the Munich Security Report 2025.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 102,924 | $21,000,000 | 6,530$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 102,924 | $21,000,000 | 6,530$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United States:
South Korea is ordering all of its airlines to examine their Boeing fleets for potential fuel cutoff switch issues.
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Taiwan:
South Korea has competed in all seven editions of the U-12 World Cup.
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North Macedonia:
South Korea is one of the main oil importers that pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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United Arab Emirates:
South Korea calls for restraint from Iran and Israel regarding military tensions.
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Bangladesh:
South Korea has secured its place in the World Cup.
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Australia:
South Korea's sex ratio at birth has returned to normal after being 115.7 in 1990.
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Saudi Arabia:
The South Korean national team secured their place in the 2026 World Cup after a significant victory over Iraq.
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Saudi Arabia:
South Korea is close to qualifying and needs to avoid defeat against Iraq.
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Cabo Verde:
South Korea condemned the launch of several short-range ballistic missiles by North Korea.
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Australia:
South Korea is experiencing devastating bushfires that have led to numerous casualties and evacuations.
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