Analysis
National elections highlight anti-incumbent sentiment in South Korea
Lack of transparency or connections with constituencies has historically led South Korean voters to reject incumbents
January 9, 2024
South Korea’s focus on US, Japan relations in 2023 overlooks regional players
As Seoul prioritizes key alliances, experts warn of potential fallout in wider Asian relations as elections loom
January 8, 2024
Assassination attempt on opposition leader signals decaying political culture
Experts tell Korea Pro that the attack on Lee Jae-myung exposes alarming polarization that threatens Korea’s democracy
January 5, 2024
South Korea faces human rights backslide in 2023
From classrooms to military barracks, stories of struggle and resilience unfold in the battle for rights and equality
January 4, 2024
Leadership challenges shake South Korea’s major parties before general election
Struggling with low approval rates and intra-party dissent, the PPP and DP face a fractured political landscape
January 3, 2024
Economic ups and downs mark South Korea’s 2023 journey
Despite facing global tension and slowdowns, the nation’s diverse sectors manage to remain resilient
January 2, 2024
From EVs to rare earths: South Korea’s biggest economic successes of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at bright spots in Seoul’s efforts to bolster supply chains, boost exports and more
January 1, 2024
A year of robust foreign policy: South Korea’s biggest successes of 2023
Korea Pro has selected developments that showcased Seoul’s strengths and provide a foundation to build on in year ahead
December 29, 2023
Parasite actor’s death ignites debate over South Korea’s ‘war on drugs’
Lee Sun-kyun’s apparent suicide raises serious questions about the severity of Seoul’s anti-drug campaign
December 28, 2023
Expo rout and diplomatic gaffes: South Korea’s worst blunders of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at more stories that exposed problems in ROK, focusing on politics and foreign affairs
December 28, 2023
