Briefings
South Korea’s opposition triumphs in general elections, dealing blow to Yoon
Democratic Party and allies set to challenge President Yoon Suk-yeol’s agenda, but fall short of veto-proof majority
April 11, 2024
Yoon’s chip cluster plan raises feasibility concerns, overlooks challenges
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s ambitious plan lacks funding details as rivals aggressively subsidize chip production
April 10, 2024
South Korea’s election commission refutes claims of advance voting manipulation
Former acting president points to video as evidence of election fraud, but election commission dismisses claims
April 9, 2024
Russia summons South Korean ambassador over what it calls “unfriendly” sanctions
Moscow’s veto of DPRK sanctions monitoring panel and growing military cooperation with Pyongyang prompt Seoul’s action
April 8, 2024
Yoon appears to offer olive branch to striking doctors amid medical school quota
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s promise to “respect” medical residents’ position leaves room for interpretation
April 5, 2024
US reportedly presses South Korea to tighten chip export controls on China
From waivers to pressure, Washington’s stance change complicates South Korea’s geopolitical stance
April 4, 2024
South Korea’s investment hub dreams face domestic regulatory hurdles
AMCHAM meeting with finance minister underscores challenges in creating welcoming environment for foreign investors
April 3, 2024
South Korean presidential office hints at flexibility on medical school quota
Yoon administration under pressure to end healthcare crisis quickly as parliamentary elections near
April 2, 2024
South Korean ambassador to Australia resigns, dealing blow to ruling party
Lee Jong-sup’s resignation amid corruption probe may further erode public confidence in Yoon administration
April 1, 2024
South Korean ruling party pushes revised Nursing Act amid doctor strikes
With the medical field in upheaval, the People Power Party turns to new allies that they previously spurned
March 29, 2024
