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How South Korea’s tax overhaul could exacerbate sky-high real estate prices
Analysis

How South Korea’s tax overhaul could exacerbate sky-high real estate prices

First major tax change in decades risks increasing housing inequality and economic volatility by cutting inheritance tax

How South Korea’s tax overhaul could exacerbate sky-high real estate prices
John LeeJohn Lee August 7, 2024
Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
Analysis

Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds

New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn

Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park August 6, 2024
Overseas Korean adoptees struggle for answers in the face of red tape
Analysis

Overseas Korean adoptees struggle for answers in the face of red tape

Bureaucratic inconsistencies and societal barriers complicate the path to truth for many Korean adoptees

Overseas Korean adoptees struggle for answers in the face of red tape
Jack GreenbergJack Greenberg August 5, 2024
Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Analysis

Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it

Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout

Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim August 2, 2024
South Korea braces for economic turbulence following Japan’s interest rate hike
Analysis

South Korea braces for economic turbulence following Japan’s interest rate hike

The Bank of Japan’s unexpected rate hike could trigger currency volatility and capital outflows from the ROK

South Korea braces for economic turbulence following Japan’s interest rate hike
John LeeJohn Lee August 1, 2024
South Korea’s media independence hangs in the balance amid political battles
Analysis

South Korea’s media independence hangs in the balance amid political battles

Experts warn that the battle for media control threatens democratic principles and erodes public trust in institutions

South Korea’s media independence hangs in the balance amid political battles
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park July 31, 2024
Liquidity crisis prompts $404 million in government aid for South Korean SMEs
Analysis

Liquidity crisis prompts $404 million in government aid for South Korean SMEs

Move addresses impact of unpaid sales proceeds from Wemakerprice and TMON but carries economic and regulatory risks

Liquidity crisis prompts $404 million in government aid for South Korean SMEs
John LeeJohn Lee July 30, 2024
Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
Analysis

Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities

Massive data breach puts South Korean spies at risk, undermines intel gathering and erodes trust with allies

Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities
John LeeJohn Lee July 29, 2024
South Korean court’s landmark LGBTQ+ rights ruling sparks debate and hope
Analysis

South Korean court’s landmark LGBTQ+ rights ruling sparks debate and hope

Ruling hailed as a victory for LGBTQ+ rights, yet challenges remain in the fight for full equality as opposition remains

South Korean court’s landmark LGBTQ+ rights ruling sparks debate and hope
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park July 26, 2024
South Korea’s opposition party risks public trust with impeachment hearings
Analysis

South Korea’s opposition party risks public trust with impeachment hearings

Democratic Party focuses on allegations against Yoon, sidelines urgent issues despite public petition support

South Korea’s opposition party risks public trust with impeachment hearings
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim July 25, 2024
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