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Yoon’s crackdown on labor union strike latest politicization of the rule of law
South Korean president responds to union’s demands for higher wages and safety standards with jail time and heavy fines
December 5, 2022
Will South Korea be the next country to host a Tesla gigafactory?
ROK economy has a lot to like for automaker, but Elon Musk distractions and labor unions may be difficult to overcome
November 30, 2022
The three big drivers of the South Korean defense industry
Seoul may very well succeed in goal of making ROK a top 4 global weapons exporter — if it can overcome supply issues
November 28, 2022
Saudi Arabian megaproject promises windfall for South Korea but carries risks
Yoon has shown few qualms about economic cooperation with Middle Eastern state despite seeking to boost human rights
November 22, 2022
The network fee fiasco that could cripple South Korea’s internet
Proposed law would penalize popular content providers and discourage investment, while abandoning net neutrality
November 15, 2022
Tragic factory death sets Yoon administration up for showdown with labor unions
Boycott against bakery chain could could fuel labor-led protests against the unpopular, pro-business president
November 10, 2022
The South Korean government’s morphing response to its failure in Itaewon
Some officials are taking responsibility for deadly crush, but may be too late to stop public outrage from boiling over
November 3, 2022
Rejecting refugees a missed chance for Seoul to stand up to Russian aggression
Yoon administration tiptoeing around ties with Moscow despite saying it wants to do more to defend democratic freedoms
October 18, 2022
South Korea’s response to falling birth rates shows the world what not to do
Government offers piecemeal subsidies while ignoring systemic issues like gender inequality, as demographic crisis looms
October 4, 2022
South Korea eyes closer ties with Canada as it seeks to shore up supply chains
Two sides aligned on range of issues, but Yoon administration’s clumsy diplomacy could stand in way of better relations
September 26, 2022
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