Analysis
Electric vehicle fires expose risks for ROK of relying on Chinese batteries
Seoul is urging transparency as automakers navigate supply chain disruptions, political tensions and reputational damage
August 14, 2024
South Korea debates tougher stance on crimes committed while impaired
Proposed amendments to Criminal Act risk reducing judicial discretion and blurring legal standards, experts say
August 13, 2024
Loan scandal at Woori Bank highlights systemic issues in ROK financial sector
Weak internal controls and concentrated power spark concerns over stability and regulatory effectiveness
August 12, 2024
South Korea confronts underpriced stock market, but shirks chaebol reform
Seoul is relying on voluntary measures to tackle Korea Discount, even as weak corporate governance plagues investors
August 9, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves
Proposed changes aim to address modern threats but risk stifling business activity and infringing on freedoms
August 8, 2024
How South Korea’s tax overhaul could exacerbate sky-high real estate prices
First major tax change in decades risks increasing housing inequality and economic volatility by cutting inheritance tax
August 7, 2024
Seoul and Tokyo boost defense ties, but remain vulnerable to political winds
New deal to bolster military cooperation falls short of treaty and could collapse with leadership change, experts warn
August 6, 2024
Overseas Korean adoptees struggle for answers in the face of red tape
Bureaucratic inconsistencies and societal barriers complicate the path to truth for many Korean adoptees
August 5, 2024
Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout
August 2, 2024
South Korea braces for economic turbulence following Japan’s interest rate hike
The Bank of Japan’s unexpected rate hike could trigger currency volatility and capital outflows from the ROK
August 1, 2024
