Briefings
South Korea’s striking doctors face license suspensions
Approval gains for president and ruling party bolster plans against doctors, hinting at long-term healthcare impact
March 5, 2024
Ruling party welcomes National Assembly deputy speaker from opposition
Kim Young-joo’s move underscores turbulence in the DP, could expand ruling party’s voter base ahead of elections
March 4, 2024
Trainee doctors walkout tests South Korean government
As trainee doctors continue their walkout despite return-to-work deadline, the government weighs punitive responses
March 1, 2024
Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability
As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire
February 29, 2024
South Korea’s ruling party’s climate commitment clashes with nuclear ambitions
Han Dong-hoon’s pledge to combat climate change recognizes issue as critical for nation’s economic growth
February 28, 2024
South Korea plans to lift military protection zones in economic drive
Amid looming parliamentary elections, land release strategy aims to bolster high-tech industrial growth
February 27, 2024
South Korea boosts defense exports amid escalating global tensions
Increased Eximbank fund aims to aid ROK defense firms in securing large-scale defense contracts, but risks remain
February 26, 2024
Yoon’s plan to ease greenbelt regulations promises jobs, poses risks
Plan to replace conservation areas with tech hubs likely to spark debate on economic benefits versus environmental costs
February 23, 2024
Gender ministry vacancy hints at political calculation ahead of elections
Yoon’s decision not to appoint new minister likely a nod to campaign pledge to abolish ministry and young male voters
February 22, 2024
South Korea’s big tent coalition collapses over irreconcilable differences
Disagreements on election strategy and policy between defunct NRP co-leaders disrupt plans to challenge major parties
February 21, 2024
