Analysis
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
Why conscripting women to serve in South Korea’s military is a tough sell
Population decline creates big need for troops, but public opinion and institutional norms may not move quickly enough
March 14, 2024
South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Defense firms hope UAVs will be next big export, but experts say underdeveloped systems still hinder ROK’s potential
March 13, 2024
Wrongful terminations spike as South Korean job market evolves
Changing dynamics and rising awareness expose disparities between large and small firms, risking legal disputes
March 12, 2024
Yoon’s controversial ambassador pick sparks political firestorm in South Korea
Appointment of ex-defense chief under investigation risks stoking public outrage and damaging ties with Australia
March 11, 2024
