Analysis
Unable to sway detractors, Yoon Suk-yeol doubles down on conservative positions
The unpopular president has redirected energy into his base, a move that’s likely to deepen South Korea’s polarization
March 1, 2023
South Korea’s opposition leader avoids arrest, but his party isn’t celebrating
National Assembly votes to save Lee Jae-myung by single vote, revealing many within his party want to see him jailed
February 28, 2023
Why potential war in Taiwan could delay transfer of wartime authority to Seoul
As Chinese aggression increases, Seoul will need to prove military readiness for threats beyond just North Korea
February 27, 2023
How the war in Ukraine jeopardizes South Korea’s economic ambitions in Eurasia
Seoul has long sought stronger foothold in regional markets but may have to shift strategies the longer war continues
February 24, 2023
South Korea struggles to tackle its growing rice supply glut
Years of cozy relationships between politicians and farmers have incentivized surplus that cannot be controlled
February 23, 2023
South Korea faces scrutiny over handling of cross-border child abductions
Weak law enforcement has left parents in legal limbo after their former spouses took their children to Korea
February 22, 2023
A contentious pro-labor bill expands South Korea’s political fight over unions
Both Yoon administration and opposition seek to use labor issues to score political points ahead of next year’s election
February 21, 2023
In South Korea, trauma scene cleaners mop up lonely deaths and profits
More people are dying alone without anyone knowing, and a growing number of businesses help make bodies disappear
February 20, 2023
Why Yoon’s embrace of populist economics is bad news for South Korea’s economy
President froze utility fees and is bringing in some of country’s largest corporations to support political decisions
February 16, 2023
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
