Analysis
Controversy stalks Yoon and Kishida despite efforts to avoid it at summit
ROK and Japanese leaders made progress on expanding cooperation but face constituents still skeptical of rapprochement
May 8, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol’s summit in Washington met with lukewarm reception in Seoul
In rare show of unity, both left and right fault president for allegedly conceding right to go nuclear in deal with US
May 4, 2023
The risks of US and South Korea’s divergent messaging about a ‘nuclear’ alliance
Experts say Seoul seeks to reassure public by hyping summit deal, but some raise concerns about lack of coordination
May 4, 2023
Politics of care: Uproar over nursing law sets up difficult decision for Yoon
Debate over nurses’ role in medical care has turned partisan after passage of new law without ruling party support
May 3, 2023
How politics and culture could cap South Korea’s defense cooperation with Poland
Warsaw keen on joint production but war in Ukraine and workflow challenges remain in reaching mutually beneficial deal
May 2, 2023
Graduating from marriage: How elderly Korean couples are reimagining wedlock
Alternative marital arrangements are increasingly popular as couples seek to preserve family ties while avoiding divorce
May 1, 2023
Why South Korea is looking to AI and emerging tech to bolster its defenses
AI could help Seoul quickly improve its intel and recon capabilities, but major technological limitations remain
April 28, 2023
Yoon’s approval ratings hold steady despite controversy over Japan remarks
Polls move little after ROK president said Tokyo need not apologize for historical sins, suggesting approval floor
April 28, 2023
Yoon lauds nuclear progress at US-ROK summit, but critics remain unconvinced
Experts say nuclear consultation deal is unlikely to ease ROK public’s doubts about US or enthusiasm for nuke program
April 27, 2023
How Yoon-Biden summit masks South Korea’s growing concerns over US intentions
Two sides have announced major investment deals, but ROK firms fear losing competitive edge due to Washington’s policies
April 26, 2023
