Analysis
Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
New survey puts South Korean president’s popularity at 8-month high but may not provide sound basis for policy decisions
March 9, 2023
Why South Korea’s new ruling party leader faces difficult days ahead
Kim Gi-hyeon faces corruption allegations and will have to win over those who view him as too close to president
March 8, 2023
Why the ROK-Japan deal on forced labor will be hard for opponents to overturn
Yoon is early in presidency and his foreign policy prioritizes normal relations with democratic neighbor
March 7, 2023
South Korea has good reason to reconsider costs of providing weapons to Ukraine
US and its allies are nudging Seoul to arm Kyiv, and some experts say Russia will have limited ability to retaliate
March 6, 2023
Video games are the latest cultural battleground between South Korea and China
Resentment over cultural ownership runs deep between the two countries, and video games are the latest iteration of it
March 3, 2023
Why South Korea is grumbling about new US chip restrictions on China
ROK semiconductor firms may lose billions if unable to utilize recent factory investments throughout supply chains
March 2, 2023
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
