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Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
Oh Se-hoon has outsized political influence that could shape ROK debate on nukes — and boost his presidential ambitions
March 15, 2023
South Korean exporters face uphill battle as EU mulls raw materials law
Europe’s answer to Inflation Reduction Act could force shift in facilities and supply lines that few firms can afford
March 13, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to the US could be his greatest challenge yet
Beset by trade disagreements with US and deteriorating economy, Yoon must deliver results ahead of next year’s election
March 10, 2023
Why South Korea’s new ruling party leader faces difficult days ahead
Kim Gi-hyeon faces corruption allegations and will have to win over those who view him as too close to president
March 8, 2023
South Korea has good reason to reconsider costs of providing weapons to Ukraine
US and its allies are nudging Seoul to arm Kyiv, and some experts say Russia will have limited ability to retaliate
March 6, 2023
Why South Korea is grumbling about new US chip restrictions on China
ROK semiconductor firms may lose billions if unable to utilize recent factory investments throughout supply chains
March 2, 2023
South Korea’s opposition leader avoids arrest, but his party isn’t celebrating
National Assembly votes to save Lee Jae-myung by single vote, revealing many within his party want to see him jailed
February 28, 2023
South Korea struggles to tackle its growing rice supply glut
Years of cozy relationships between politicians and farmers have incentivized surplus that cannot be controlled
February 23, 2023
A contentious pro-labor bill expands South Korea’s political fight over unions
Both Yoon administration and opposition seek to use labor issues to score political points ahead of next year’s election
February 21, 2023
Why Yoon’s embrace of populist economics is bad news for South Korea’s economy
President froze utility fees and is bringing in some of country’s largest corporations to support political decisions
February 16, 2023
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