Analysis
South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles
Proposed changes aim to protect minority shareholders, but limited scope and voluntary compliance may dilute impact
December 2, 2024
Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center
Conservative president eyes welfare expansion as Lee Jae-yung courts business, amid mounting pressure on both
November 29, 2024
South Korea leverages climate deals abroad but faces environmental scrutiny
Informal partnerships bolster exports but raise questions about accountability and sustainability
November 28, 2024
Why South Korea’s ambitious plan to phase out coal faces serious headwinds
ROK wants to shutter 75% of coal plants by 2039 but will need to address energy security risks and economic disruptions
November 27, 2024
South Korea-Japan dispute over Sado mine casts shadow over bilateral ties
Divided commemorations for Korean forced laborers imperils growing cooperation, dampening Seoul’s optimism about Ishiba
November 26, 2024
Seeking new markets, South Korea sets sights on defense deals with Latin America
Submarine project with Peru and resource deal with Chile highlight Seoul’s push to expand its global influence
November 25, 2024
South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline
Critics argue co-ed transition risks eroding gender equity in higher education, while supporters see it as inevitable
November 22, 2024
South Korea targets semiconductor self-reliance for national defense
DAPA’s strategy to achieve military-grade chip independence by 2030 tackles security risks and global supply chain gaps
November 21, 2024
Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details
Flexible roles drive workforce reentry, yet wage gaps and promotion penalties persist for working mothers
November 20, 2024
Trump’s return forces South Korea’s defense industry to adapt to new realities
Demands on NATO, shifting Gulf priorities and US protectionism threaten arms export successes but create opportunities
November 19, 2024
