Analysis
How South Korea’s political parties are preparing for upcoming campaign season
A Korea Pro analysis on the two major parties’ strengths and weaknesses, prospects for victory and election goals
April 10, 2023
‘Servant of Japan’: South Korea’s opposition challenges Yoon’s rapprochement
The Democratic Party has pushed Yoon on Fukushima, called for an official ‘Dokdo Day’ to celebrate disputed islets
April 7, 2023
How hierarchy and toxic masculinity fuel sexual abuse in South Korea’s military
Suicide of young officer after assault emblematic of culture that often encourages cover-ups and silence, experts say
April 6, 2023
South Korea’s twin deficit problem: government and current account deficits
Rising costs and government borrowing worry policymakers as country faces twin deficits for first time in 25 years
April 5, 2023
How South Korea’s sex education is out of step with international standards
Experts say recent consideration of abstinence-only, heteronormative curricula promotes discrimination and violence
April 4, 2023
Why foreign journalists in South Korea get second-rate access to government
Local media’s desire to limit competition hampers international media from accessing primary sources equally
April 3, 2023
Why South Korea is paying close attention to the indictment of Donald Trump
Seoul's fear of abandonment will rise again if former president remains favorite for GOP nomination in 2024, experts say
March 31, 2023
Conservative base still behind Yoon, but broader support appears to wane
Approval ratings drop after Japan summit, but myriad other factors likely behind South Korean president’s unpopularity
March 31, 2023
Making sense of the sudden resignation of South Korea’s national security chief
Kim Sung-han’s sudden departure shows an anxious ROK president seemingly willing to break off ties at moment’s notice
March 30, 2023
How the defense industry helps support South Korea’s foreign policy goals
Arms sales may help Seoul align with like-minded democracies but could invite pushback from powerful neighbors
March 29, 2023
