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Five early flashpoints for South Korea’s incoming presidential administration
From alliance signals to fiscal moves, the first month will test the next government’s capabilities and priorities
June 3, 2025
South Korea in May 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for June 2025
June 2, 2025
Where South Korea’s candidates stand on foreign policy: All you need to know
Lee Jae-myung and Kim Moon-soo propose competing approaches to deterrence, diplomacy and alliance management
May 30, 2025
Climate, energy and regional development divide South Korea’s presidential race
Candidates split on nuclear, coal phase-out, climate justice funding and regional infrastructure investment
May 27, 2025
South Korea’s election exposes divide on youth, gender and demographic care
Presidential contenders offer conflicting visions of how to manage aging, inclusion and inequality
May 26, 2025
From welfare to housing, candidates differ over South Korea’s social contract
Presidential candidates diverge on how to address social demands and fiscal pressure rising from demographic crunch
May 23, 2025
South Korean presidential candidates’ defense platforms diverge by ideology
Lee backs OPCON transfer, Kim echoes Yoon’s nuclear doctrine, Lee Jun-seok targets personnel and Kwon rejects hard power
May 22, 2025
South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution
May 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
In the second of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on the economy
May 20, 2025
Presidential candidates lay out competing political reform visions ahead of vote
In the first of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on institutional reform
May 19, 2025
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