Opinion
Yoon and his critics both score foreign policy own goals
Voting no confidence in the foreign minister hardly helps ROK diplomacy
September 30, 2022
In South Korea, mistreatment of the disabled is far from a relic of the past
Investigation into rape and torture at welfare center decades ago underlines need to confront continuing abuse today
September 28, 2022
Yoon stands up for ‘universal norms’ but fails to explain how he’ll defend them
South Korean leader’s UN speech misses chance to specify values that guide policy, settling for platitudes about freedom
September 21, 2022
Fast internet speeds can’t save South Korea’s terrible websites
Proprietary security protocols and bad UI pose barriers to foreigners and fly in the face of country’s global ambitions
September 14, 2022
Why the next 30 years of South Korea-China ties won’t be as rosy as the last
Seoul will find it difficult to balance relations between U.S. and China due to intensifying great power competition
August 24, 2022
Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president
South Korean president is seeking economic wins amid low approval rating, while aiming to avoid political controversy
August 17, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol finds his approval rating floor, despite botched flood response
Support rate for ROK president bottoms out in 20s and looks likely to stay there due to strong disapproval among public
August 16, 2022
South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Older men who dominate politics ignore equality and representation, even as Yoon tries to raise Korea’s global profile
August 10, 2022
Yoon’s botched handling of Pelosi visit sends muddled diplomatic messages
South Korean president risks opening himself to charge of placating China even as he seeks closer ties with US
August 9, 2022
Disastrous rollout of education policy drives Yoon’s approval rating lower still
All age groups 18-69 disapprove of South Korean president, as support for opposition eclipses ruling party
August 8, 2022
