Analysis
No transition, no problem: Lee Jae-myung asserts early control of presidency
South Korea’s new president deploys informal appointees and interim measures to assert control from day one
June 4, 2025
Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration
From alliance signals to fiscal moves, the first month will test the next government’s capabilities and priorities
June 3, 2025
Where South Korea’s candidates stand on foreign policy: All you need to know
Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo propose competing approaches to deterrence, diplomacy and alliance management
May 30, 2025
South Korea faces strategic dilemma as China expands Yellow Sea presence
South Korean experts call for strategy shift as Beijing blurs civilian and military boundaries offshore
May 29, 2025
US court ruling against Trump tariffs upends South Korea’s trade strategy
Suspension of reciprocal tariffs forces Seoul to recalibrate just as new government is set to take office
May 29, 2025
What South Korea’s presidential candidates aren’t saying about the economy
Leading contenders sidestep inflation, revenue plans and climate tradeoffs as campaign rhetoric outpaces policy detail
May 28, 2025
Climate, energy and regional development divide South Korea’s presidential race
Candidates split on nuclear, coal phase-out, climate justice funding and regional infrastructure investment
May 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s trade strategy risks running aground in a protectionist world
Promise to stabilize China ties and rebalance US tariffs neglect South Korea’s lack of leverage in a transactional era
May 26, 2025
South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care
Presidential contenders offer conflicting visions of how to manage aging, inclusion and inequality
May 26, 2025
From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract
Presidential candidates diverge on how to address social demands and fiscal pressure rising from demographic crunch
May 23, 2025
