Analysis
How China’s growing clout helped bump South Korea from Human Rights Council
ROK’s failed bid to stay on council a blow to human rights accountability as Beijing’s friends take its place
October 17, 2022
Yoon moves to scrap gender ministry in appeal to anti-feminist supporters
Closing ministry would mark a step backward for South Korean women, though opposition party could block president’s plan
October 13, 2022
The South Korean public doesn’t buy Yoon’s narrative on hot mic moment
President’s approval rate has recovered, but majority see his criticism of broadcaster’s reporting as media suppression
October 12, 2022
Ukraine war and North Korean threats push forward South Korea’s arms industry
Yoon administration has prioritized weapons exports, and experts say Seoul can quickly scale up to meet soaring demand
October 11, 2022
Multilateralism key for South Korean supply chains, growing arms industry
While China threatens its autonomy, Seoul can improve economic resilience through cooperation with other regional powers
October 10, 2022
How Russia’s brain drain could be South Korea’s gain
Government says it wants to attract highly skilled workers, even if public mostly opposed to long-term immigration
October 6, 2022
Seoul’s diplomacy left weakened after parliament votes against foreign minister
Opposition-led National Assembly could refuse to talk to Park Jin after no-confidence motion — even in a major crisis
October 5, 2022
South Korea’s response to falling birth rates shows the world what not to do
Government offers piecemeal subsidies while ignoring systemic issues like gender inequality, as demographic crisis looms
October 4, 2022
Why Yoon Suk-yeol’s failings at home hamstring his foreign policy
The president has been unable to create momentum and change the narrative surrounding his administration
October 3, 2022
Harris and Yoon all smiles, but future trouble may lurk for US and South Korea
The allies appear to be at odds on U.S. tax credits for South Korean EVs, gender equality, and the Taiwan issue
September 29, 2022
