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Ukraine’s arms request puts South Korea in a diplomatic and logistical dilemma
Production limits, ethical concerns and Trump’s return complicate Seoul’s response to Kyiv’s urgent requests
December 3, 2024
Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center
Conservative president eyes welfare expansion as Lee Jae-yung courts business, amid mounting pressure on both
November 29, 2024
Employment for married South Korean women hits record but Devil is in details
Flexible roles drive workforce reentry, yet wage gaps and promotion penalties persist for working mothers
November 20, 2024
Yoon’s Ukraine strategy confronts opposition push to restrict weapons exports
ROK lawmakers want to limit executive power to send arms, fearing fallout with Russia, but risk hurting defense industry
November 5, 2024
South Korea boosts housing and parental leave to reverse declining birth rate
The Yoon administration’s $14.8 billion plan aims to reduce financial barriers, but cultural challenges persist
September 20, 2024
Kim Moon-soo: From activist to conservative politician, his own worst enemy
Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness
September 6, 2024
Shin Won-sik: Hawkish ex-general as National Security Adviser
Appointment of Shin Won-sik signals shift toward assertive security stance, raises diplomatic concerns
August 22, 2024
South Korea’s next defense minister faces balancing loyalty and responsibility
Despite stellar credentials, the ex-general’s close relationship with Yoon and alleged misconduct raise concerns
August 15, 2024
South Korea grapples with how to update Cold War spy laws as espionage evolves
Proposed changes aim to address modern threats but risk stifling business activity and infringing on freedoms
August 8, 2024
Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout
August 2, 2024
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