Analysis
Impeachment aftermath fuels surprising support for South Korea’s ruling party
Strong conservative backing and shifting moderate sentiment position the PPP for a critical election showdown
January 10, 2025
Impeachment turmoil shapes South Korea’s fast-tracked presidential election
Undecided voters hold the key as ruling and opposition parties fan institutional distrust and competing narratives
January 9, 2025
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
Standoff over Yoon’s arrest poses critical test of South Korean rule of law
Resistance to arrest warrant has raised troubling questions about chain of command and the ROK’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Why South Korea’s new defense tech law still leaves it vulnerable to espionage
Experts emphasize need to address systemic weaknesses in defense exports, not just strengthen legal deterrents
January 2, 2025
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
January 1, 2025
Why social issues will pose critical test for South Korea’s Democratic Party
Health care reform and social media regulation lead DP agenda after Yoon’s impeachment but face stiff opposition
December 30, 2024
What a Democratic Party presidency means for South Korea’s trade future
Labor reforms, green mandates, farm subsidies and digital rules risk trade tensions but present growth opportunities
December 27, 2024
How a Democratic Party president could reshape South Korea’s economy
Progressive policies targeting tax reform, irregular work and green technology will likely dominate economic agenda
December 25, 2024
