Analysis
South Korean parties pledge climate change action, but offer few specifics
Experts say politicians are more focused on climate crisis but question whether campaign promises are just lip service
March 29, 2024
Why South Korea’s ruling party wants to relocate parliament outside Seoul
Moving National Assembly could promote regional development and win votes, but may also be unconstitutional
March 28, 2024
South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact
Experts warn that larger pool of doctors may not fix urban-rural divide and that competition will only intensify
March 27, 2024
South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda
While ruling party victory would help Yoon advance policies, experts say muddled result could exacerbate gridlock
March 27, 2024
How plans to upgrade US-Japan defense pact complicate Seoul’s strategic calculus
South Korea may double-down on trilateral cooperation to avoid being sidelined, but risks blowback from neighbors
March 26, 2024
Corporate influence in South Korean sports sparks outrage, and calls for reform
Experts say ROK teams need outside funding to survive but emphasize need for transparency in sports management
March 25, 2024
South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights
Debate is intensifying over plan to address elderly care shortage by recruiting foreigners at sub-minimum wage
March 21, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties
March 20, 2024
Korean government’s widespread use of personal emails poses security risks
Blase attitude about net safety and cumbersome official software broaden exposure to phishing and other attacks
March 18, 2024
Former justice minister’s comeback splits progressives along generational lines
Cho Kuk’s popularity among older progressives contrasts with disdain from younger voters wary of corruption
March 15, 2024
