Analysis
Local election defeat a reckoning for South Korean liberals on gender issues
Democratic Party has clung to outmoded politics while failing to take stand on social issues, driving away young women
June 2, 2022
Why supporting Taiwan remains a bridge too far for South Korea
Indirect aid would align Seoul with other liberal democracies, but memories of Chinese economic retaliation linger
June 1, 2022
South Korea’s nascent aircraft carrier on chopping block as Yoon focuses on DPRK
Labeling North Korea ‘main enemy’ paves way for shift in defense spending priorities, setting up political fight
May 31, 2022
The Korea discount: Why South Korea’s stock market is so underpriced
Analysts link Korean stock market’s poor performance to a range of risks, from North Korea to weak shareholder rights
May 30, 2022
Tactical nuclear weapons won’t fix South Korea’s security concerns
Deploying such weapons would undercut denuclearization efforts and likely exacerbate arms race on Korean Peninsula
May 26, 2022
South Korea keeps strategic ambiguity alive by joining US-led economic framework
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is low risk and low reward for Seoul unlikely to raise eyebrows in Beijing, experts say
May 25, 2022
More nuclear, less coal? The future of South Korea’s energy mix
New president’s goals good for nuclear industry, while air quality concerns likely mean continued space for renewables
May 24, 2022
Expert roundup: What did the US and South Korea achieve at their latest summit?
Korea Pro asks experts what the key wins and missed opportunities were during first Yoon-Biden summit
May 23, 2022
The difficulty of reporting in South Korea, where everything is ‘sensitive’
Attributing facts to sources is one of the hardest tasks journalists in the country face
May 20, 2022
South Korea and human rights beyond the Korean Peninsula
While Yoon administration may be more willing to speak out on human rights issues in China, it will expect US support
May 18, 2022
