Analysis
Why South Korea’s political system is fueling institutional conflict
Gridlock drives calls for constitutional reform, but experts say political self-interest is a major obstacle
March 17, 2025
Rare bipartisan deal on South Korean pension reform belies deeper deadlock
Ruling and opposition parties reach compromise to lower payouts, but long-term viability of system remains in doubt
March 14, 2025
South Korea faces dementia crisis as aging population strains care system
Focus on AI and early diagnosis reflects innovation but leaves social and financial costs of dementia care unaddressed
March 13, 2025
US considers labeling South Korea ‘sensitive,’ placing strain on the alliance
Defense and tech restrictions under the potential measure would undermine Seoul’s security posture and export ambitions
March 12, 2025
South Korea braces for fallout as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears
With tensions high, experts warn that the president’s refusal to accept the ruling could ignite political instability
March 11, 2025
South Korea tightens foreign land ownership rules to safeguard border security
National security concerns drive Seoul’s decision to regulate foreign ownership of border land
March 10, 2025
South Korean opposition regains momentum, but Yoon arrest ruling muddies outlook
Democratic Party has attracted support with conservative economic stance, with centrists backing impeachment
March 7, 2025
What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War
Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power
March 6, 2025
South Korea’s retail sector faces reckoning as Homeplus files for receivership
Slow digital adoption and rising competition from e-commerce platforms have left legacy retailers struggling to compete
March 5, 2025
In martial law memoir, Han Dong-hoon stages a comeback but has little new to say
The former ruling party leader seeks a return to power, but weak polling and party divisions cast doubt on his future
March 4, 2025
