Analysis
New defense white paper reflects Yoon Suk-yeol’s hardline stance on North Korea
Seoul labels Pyongyang as its enemy and emphasizes cooperation and deterrence with Washington and Tokyo
February 16, 2023
The ongoing battle between Seoul and disabled citizens over better metro access
People with disabilities want wheelchair ramps and working elevators across city, but government says it can’t afford it
February 15, 2023
ROK firms seek nuclear-powered ships. But tech poses risks to alliance with US
While advanced nuclear reactors could help reduce emissions and lower costs, military temptations will persist
February 14, 2023
How interior minister’s impeachment could worsen South Korea’s partisan divide
Opposition party likely seeks distraction from leader’s legal woes, but move could backfire in court of public opinion
February 13, 2023
Historic court ruling forces South Korea to face its dark past in Vietnam War
Seoul court rules ROK must pay survivor of massacre, but case unlikely to affect growing ties with Vietnam
February 10, 2023
Lee Jae-myung could make strong push for presidency if he can overcome scandals
Early poll suggests South Koreans prefer Democratic leader as next political leader, but caveats abound
February 9, 2023
Could South Korea’s Democratic Party suffer from embattled opposition leader?
Corruption investigations into Lee Jae-myung will extract resource and reputation costs ahead of parliamentary elections
February 8, 2023
Why 2023 could be an inflection point for South Korea’s content industry
Rise of streaming services has produced flood of new shows and displaced film industry, but output may be unsustainable
February 7, 2023
Itaewon crowd crush memorial becomes flash point in political fight over tragedy
Conservative Seoul government risks fueling politicization of disaster after stopping mourners from setting up altar
February 6, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol pays respect to ROK dictator in latest appeal to conservative base
South Korean president needs conservative stronghold behind him, but paying homage to Park Chung-hee carries risks
February 3, 2023
