Profiles
Lee Hye-hoon poised to take control of South Korea’s new budget ministry
Former conservative lawmaker with deep fiscal credentials tapped to step into powerful role to reshape state spending
January 1, 2026
Air Force general tapped to top military post in sweeping post-martial law reset
Jin Yong-sung’s nomination signals Lee Jae-myung’s push for reform, OPCON progress and restored civilian control
September 8, 2025
Hardliner Jung Chung-rae elected Democratic Party leader, pledges swift overhaul
Ruling party’s new leader pushes prosecution, media and judicial reform while targeting opposition over martial law plot
August 13, 2025
From train operator to labor minister: Kim Young-hoon’s unlikely ascent
Kim’s career in labor activism offers credibility with unions but raises concerns for business and opposition lawmakers
July 29, 2025
Seasoned diplomat to lead South Korea’s foreign ministry as tariff battle looms
With Trump’s tariffs looming, Cho Hyun finds himself at center of Seoul’s fight to defend trade and national priorities
July 16, 2025
Technocrat takes command as South Korea’s conservatives face existential test
Song Eon-seog leads a fractured People Power Party after Yoon’s fall, rising from budget expert to political fireman
July 4, 2025
First civilian nominated to lead South Korea’s defense ministry in over 60 years
Ahn Gyu-back’s appointment marks Lee Jae-myung’s first major step to rebuild trust in military oversight institutions
June 27, 2025
Kim Min-seok’s rise from student activist to prime minister nominee
The DP power broker who helped navigate martial law now confronts questions over anti-discrimination stance and finances
June 20, 2025
South Korea chooses steady hands over firebrands amid global protectionism
Lee Jae-myung’s appointment of Yeo Han-koo as trade minister reflects pivot toward discipline over retaliation
June 11, 2025
Veteran diplomat returns to lead South Korea’s foreign policy amid global shifts
Lee Jae-myung taps Wi Sung-lac to steer alliance strategy and manage rising tensions with the US, China and Russia
June 10, 2025
