Analysis
An outsider candidate could soon lead South Korea’s conservative party
An unpopular president and resilient opposition leader may be incentivizing conservatives to give Ahn Cheol-soo a chance
February 2, 2023
Why local politics will prevent Yoon Suk-yeol from sending weapons to Ukraine
Facing a combative opposition and even harsher geopolitical landscape, Yoon will demur from sending direct military aid
February 1, 2023
Why the next two years could be critical for future of South Korea-Ecuador ties
Seoul would benefit from cooperation as Ecuador serves on Security Council, but Quito’s domestic politics could intrude
January 31, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol faces headwinds as he seeks to shore up support through reforms
South Korean public is lukewarm about changes like extending work week, but Yoon likely sees value in taking harder line
January 30, 2023
South Korean president plays dangerous game by wading into party leadership race
Yoon Suk-yeol forced frontrunner from race for ruling party chair but risks discord if he backs a remaining candidate
January 27, 2023
Why South Korea’s 18-month parental leave is unlikely to reverse fertility woes
The new policy is insufficient to combat entrenched patriarchal values and the gender pay gap
January 26, 2023
Why South Koreans are unified on China but divided over North Korea
Both countries pose major security challenges, but only the North raises difficult questions about national identity
January 25, 2023
South Korea’s Indo-Pacific strategy neglects the ‘Indo’ part to its detriment
Seoul largely views South Asia through an economic lens, overlooking other areas for cooperation with New Delhi
January 24, 2023
How lack of redevelopment provided tinder for a fire in Seoul’s last shantytown
Political disputes have left Guryong Village residents to face poverty and the elements despite ROK’s economic success
January 23, 2023
Why collapse of South Korean blockchain won’t derail country’s crypto market
A supportive administration and cash volatility make crypto an enduring option, but more regulation is coming
January 19, 2023
