Analysis
China’s ‘wolf warrior’ rhetoric signals rough times ahead for South Korea
Yoon Suk-yeol’s alignment with the U.S., Japan over Taiwan prompts Beijing to take a harsher line with South Korea
May 19, 2023
Troubled waters: How Fukushima inspection plan could backfire for Yoon
South Korean delegation may be unable to rescue Yoon Suk-yeol from allegations he’s giving Japan a free pass
May 18, 2023
Pride denied: Seoul’s venue rejection draws international criticism
Favoring Christian event over LGBTQ festival raises questions about Korea’s belief in equality and non-discrimination
May 17, 2023
Why the Japanese public is skeptical of South Korea’s push to improve ties
Yoon Suk-yeol’s low approval rate amid possible opposition resurgence to retake the presidency have Japan feeling wary
May 16, 2023
South Korea’s opposition party falters, despite unpopular president
Multiple scandals have sent Democratic Party’s approval rating into tailspin as parliamentary elections draw nearer
May 15, 2023
Why more young South Koreans are grappling with drug abuse and addiction
High stress society pushes kids toward temporary relief, with almost no mental health or rehab treatments available
May 12, 2023
The challenges ahead for South Korea’s critical minerals strategy
Although harder to pirouette around US-China rivalry, Seoul needs both as partners as it broadens global supply chains
May 11, 2023
Evaluating the successes and failures of Yoon Suk-yeol’s first year in office
South Korean president has been a mixed bag of foreign policy wins and mostly unpopular decision-making at home
May 10, 2023
How an aging population and fiscal conservatism are shaping ROK defense spending
Seoul has balanced between domestic concerns and external threats, but economic realities now threaten the equilibrium
May 9, 2023
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
