Analysis
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny
January 16, 2025
Job market struggles highlight South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities in 2025
Medical and technology sectors thrive, but construction slump and youth unemployment dampen recovery prospects
January 15, 2025
Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability
With top defense posts vacant, trials of senior officials expose cracks in military readiness amid regional tensions
January 14, 2025
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms
January 13, 2025
Impeachment aftermath fuels surprising support for South Korea’s ruling party
Strong conservative backing and shifting moderate sentiment position the PPP for a critical election showdown
January 10, 2025
Impeachment turmoil shapes South Korea’s fast-tracked presidential election
Undecided voters hold the key as ruling and opposition parties fan institutional distrust and competing narratives
January 9, 2025
Workplace safety for foreign workers remains a growing challenge in South Korea
High injury rates, restrictive visas and weak oversight drive systemic exploitation of migrant laborers
January 8, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
Standoff over Yoon’s arrest poses critical test of South Korean rule of law
Resistance to arrest warrant has raised troubling questions about chain of command and the ROK’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Why South Korea’s new defense tech law still leaves it vulnerable to espionage
Experts emphasize need to address systemic weaknesses in defense exports, not just strengthen legal deterrents
January 2, 2025
