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Satellite parties and political machinations test South Korean elections
Korea Pro answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the ROK’s complicated election system
February 9, 2024
Itaewon disaster bill falls victim to political maneuvering
Families' pleas for answers go unheard as the government and opposition prioritize electoral gains over societal healing
February 2, 2024
South Korea’s new mugshot law sparks transparency versus privacy debate
Despite a spike in heinous crimes, experts voice concerns that pushing for suspect identity could violate privacy
January 26, 2024
Why South Korea remained cautious in congratulating Taiwan’s election result
South Korea’s muted response to Taiwan’s election results shows its approach is based on security calculations
January 19, 2024
South Korea’s new focus on economic security reflects China, US trade concerns
Experts tell Korea Pro that National Security Office expansion part of effort to brace for ‘weaponized’ supply chains
January 12, 2024
Assassination attempt on opposition leader signals decaying political culture
Experts tell Korea Pro that the attack on Lee Jae-myung exposes alarming polarization that threatens Korea’s democracy
January 5, 2024
Expo rout and diplomatic gaffes: South Korea’s worst blunders of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at more stories that exposed problems in ROK, focusing on politics and foreign affairs
December 28, 2023
Jamboree woes, heinous murders: Cataloging South Korea’s worst moments of 2023
Korea Pro selected 10 news stories that made international headlines and revealed deep-rooted problems in the ROK
December 27, 2023
Seoul’s ambitious five-year defense plan confronts difficult financial realities
South Korea wants to invest staggering $268B to bolster military, but there are already signs of budgetary strain
December 22, 2023
Why South Korea’s new indigenous missile interceptor can’t replace THAAD
ROK military seeks to deploy L-SAM system by 2027 to 2028, but experts say it will need to be used alongside US assets
October 5, 2023
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