Analysis
South Korea’s retail sector faces reckoning as Homeplus files for receivership
Slow digital adoption and rising competition from e-commerce platforms have left legacy retailers struggling to compete
March 5, 2025
In martial law memoir, Han Dong-hoon stages a comeback but has little new to say
The former ruling party leader seeks a return to power, but weak polling and party divisions cast doubt on his future
March 4, 2025
Anti-China rhetoric in South Korea reaches new heights amid political turmoil
Misinformation spreads as conservative social media figures and politicians exploit tensions to deflect criticism
February 28, 2025
Yoon’s final martial law defense: Desperation or constitutional overreach?
The impeached president framed martial law as a public appeal, but his reinterpretation of emergency powers may backfire
February 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s political gamble: Rebranding Democratic Party as conservative
His assertion that the DP has always balanced centrist and conservative values draws scrutiny from critics and experts
February 26, 2025
CPAC conservatives push Trump to back Yoon, but he remains distant
Pro-Yoon conservatives urge Trump to intervene, but his ‘America First’ approach leaves them without a clear ally
February 25, 2025
South Korea faces tense monetary future amid an escalating global currency war
As nations devalue their currencies, the BOK combats inflation while balancing economic growth with market stability
February 24, 2025
Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings
February 21, 2025
Why South Korean protests are becoming more festive and less ideological
Digital activism and pop culture are reshaping public demonstrations, making them more inclusive but less structured
February 21, 2025
South Korea’s 2025 budget ignores trade and debt risks at its peril
With most funds deployed in early 2025, the government may lack flexibility to respond to worsening economic conditions
February 19, 2025
