Analysis
What an ex-president’s pardon means for the future of South Korea’s opposition
The release of both Lee Myung-bak and a former provincial governor has accentuated sharp divisions in a struggling party
December 29, 2022
Why South Korea’s currency had such a volatile year
Indicators suggest won is trending better, but the ROK economy remains at mercy of external factors beyond its control
December 28, 2022
Why Seoul’s military budget won’t budge even after North Korean drone debacle
President blames cuts to drone operations for security failures, but parties are in no mood for another budget fight
December 27, 2022
Why a South Korean defense contractor is betting on green shipping
Hanwha’s acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding promises new growth trajectories but faces financial and production hurdles
December 26, 2022
South Korean media diverge on whether Japan’s new security strategy poses threat
Seoul responded diplomatically to beefed-up defense plans, but anti-Japan sentiment looms over efforts to improve ties
December 23, 2022
How hate and prejudice make immigrants think twice about moving to South Korea
Seoul hopes to attract foreign workers to bolster the economy, but resistance to outsiders runs deep in Korean society
December 22, 2022
What rising interest rates mean for the South Korean real estate market
Affluent Koreans may weather their debts, but pain will be acute for marginal groups
December 21, 2022
South Korea sees shared values, economic partners on the African continent
ROK must chart its way carefully to work with African nations as an equal partner, not a domineering force
December 20, 2022
South Korea’s real estate sector turbulence creates new risks and opportunities
Many parts of South Korean economy likely to face economic headwinds, but commercial real estate may be bright spot
December 19, 2022
Big year for South Korean arms sales masks vulnerabilities in national defense
ROK faces ammunition shortages and shrinking troop numbers even as weapons industry seeks to project military strength
December 16, 2022
