In December 2022, the Republic of Korea unveiled its Strategy for a Free, Peaceful and Prosperous Indo-Pacific Region. Given the strategic significance of the Indo-Pacific region and the Republic of Korea's activities therein, there is a growing international interest, with increasing media coverage by foreign outlets. Against the backdrop of global challenges, spanning from traditional security threats such as the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, to emerging security challenges such as cyber threats and global supply chain insecurity, attention is increasingly drawn towards the role of the Republic of Korea in the Indo-Pacific region. Consequently, there is a need to objectively evaluate the Republic of Korea's role and diplomatic policies within the region from an external perspective. With this aim in mind, we endeavor to gather views of foreign correspondents in Korea and offer insights for the effective implementation of the Indo-Pacific strategy.