Analysis
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
Yoon Suk-yeol’s foreign misadventures trigger another ratings downturn
South Korean administration’s efforts to bury embarrassing hot mic remark have only ensured it stays in the headlines
September 27, 2022
South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains
Two sides aligned on range of issues, but Yoon administration’s clumsy diplomacy could stand in way of better relations
September 26, 2022
South Korea and Japan take small step toward better ties at ‘informal summit’
While brief, Yoon Suk-yeol and Fumio Kishida’s meeting at UN marked first talks between countries’ leaders in years
September 23, 2022
Yoon’s talks with Biden fall far short of promised US-ROK summit
South Korean president made little progress on thorny bilateral issues, as his foul language stole the show
September 22, 2022
Why the Yoon administration sees a powerful partner in Mongolia
South Korea looks to boost cooperation in natural resources, while Mongolia seeks to be mediator on North Korea issues
September 20, 2022
