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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
ROK firms seek nuclear-powered ships. But tech poses risks to alliance with US
While advanced nuclear reactors could help reduce emissions and lower costs, military temptations will persist
February 14, 2023
Itaewon crowd crush memorial becomes flash point in political fight over tragedy
Conservative Seoul government risks fueling politicization of disaster after stopping mourners from setting up altar
February 6, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol pays respect to ROK dictator in latest appeal to conservative base
South Korean president needs conservative stronghold behind him, but paying homage to Park Chung-hee carries risks
February 3, 2023
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