Analysis
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
South Korea scraps traditional age system as society becomes more international
A frequent source of confusion, traditional system reflects how South Koreans establish hierarchies in social settings
December 15, 2022
Planned textbook revision puts South Korea out of step on LGBTQ issues
Removing term ‘sexual minorities’ appears aimed at appealing to Yoon’s base but may contribute to homophobia in schools
December 14, 2022
Why South Korea has a bright future in Poland’s nuclear energy industry
Despite failed ROK bid to build nuclear power plant, there are still ample opportunities for Seoul-Warsaw cooperation
December 13, 2022
Yoon sees approval rate bump after adopting harder-edged image
Banning press from presidential plane and response to truckers’ strike likely played to Yoon’s conservative base
December 12, 2022
