Analysis
How South Korea’s all-encompassing ministries stifle innovation
Policymakers often lump multiple objectives in single basket, streamlining legal changes but increasing inefficiency
October 4, 2023
South Korea faces economic inflection point as debt and monetary challenges loom
Bank of Korea is grappling with how to handle interest rates, seeking to tackle inflation without knee-capping growth
October 3, 2023
Navigating uncertainty: How threats of US shutdown shape ROK strategic calculus
Unpacking the ripple effects of US political turmoil on South Korea’s economic, defense and diplomatic ties
October 2, 2023
Yoon’s budget shifts South Korea’s economic strategy amid political tensions
Yoon administration prioritizes seniors with jobs and wage hikes, acknowledging their electoral weight
September 29, 2023
Yoon signals priorities with defense minister pick, and sets up political fight
Shin Won-sik has attracted strong domestic opposition, but embodies president’s push to boost ties with US and Japan
September 28, 2023
South Korean opposition leader’s arrest warrant denial reflects fractured party
The juxtaposition between the vote on Lee Jae-myung’s parliamentary immunity and arrest rejection bolsters his position
September 27, 2023
Balancing economic leverage: South Korea’s energy reliance on Russia
Both nations need to maintain economic collaboration, but when push comes to shove, South Korea has more to lose
September 26, 2023
South Korea’s space program pursues ‘grand ambitions’ with U.S. support
Seoul and Washington eye closer space coordination, but expert says they must be on same page to realize shared goals
September 25, 2023
Why opposition leader’s hunger strike is different from those that came before
While past political figures used protest to advance South Korea’s democracy, experts say Lee’s protest is more nuanced
September 22, 2023
Unresolved Westinghouse lawsuit clouds South Korea’s nuclear export plans
While Korean nuclear firms see room for domestic growth, their export efforts remain shackled by US court’s indecision
September 20, 2023
