Analysis
Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote
South Korean voters abandon ideological loyalties as centrist pivot boosts Lee Jae-myung’s lead before snap election
April 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City
April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism
April 17, 2025
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect
April 16, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis
April 15, 2025
Acting president emerges as top conservative as PPP scrambles to avoid collapse
Han Duck-soo’s viability surges as conservatives weigh unity candidate to counter Lee Jae-myung’s overwhelming lead
April 14, 2025
Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over
Seoul gets a 90-day reprieve, but faces lasting risks from broken trade rules and US unpredictability
April 10, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
The PPP mixes something borrowed, something new as conservatives try to shed Yoon’s toxic political baggage
April 9, 2025
How businesses can manage regulatory uncertainty in post-Yoon South Korea
As political platforms remain fluid, businesses must focus on labor laws, corporate taxes and operational flexibility
April 8, 2025
South Korea’s top court: No military in politics, no presidential overreach
Experts praise ruling’s clarity and commitment to upholding democratic principles amid political crises
April 7, 2025
