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Lee completes leadership appointments, paving way for economic, digital reforms
Nominees reflect Lee’s push for legislative reform, private-sector expertise and focus on digital transformation
July 17, 2025
Why the delayed Itaewon investigation starts with no guarantee of accountability
Facing limited authority and uncertain political support, investigation risks repeating failures of the Sewol probe
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South Korea in June 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for July 2025
June 30, 2025
Poll shows South Koreans warming to expanded USFK role in Taiwan conflict
Polling reveals growing support for US troops’ logistical aid in regional crises, offering Seoul new diplomatic options
June 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung bets on rivals to reshape South Korea’s foreign policy apparatus
Lee installs Wi Sung-lac and Lee Jong-seok despite past clashes over US alliance policy, testing pragmatic cooperation
June 13, 2025
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
