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High steaks: The complicated politics of beef and food imports in South Korea
Consumers hit by high prices may benefit from freer markets, but Seoul will need to manage impact on domestic producers
May 25, 2023
After US and Japan summits, Seoul looks farther afield for economic cooperation
South Korea seeks to intensify trade relations with regional democracies, but legal and political challenges abound
May 22, 2023
Troubled waters: How Fukushima inspection plan could backfire for Yoon
South Korean delegation may be unable to rescue Yoon Suk-yeol from allegations he’s giving Japan a free pass
May 18, 2023
South Korea’s opposition party falters, despite unpopular president
Multiple scandals have sent Democratic Party’s approval rating into tailspin as parliamentary elections draw nearer
May 15, 2023
Evaluating the successes and failures of Yoon Suk-yeol’s first year in office
South Korean president has been a mixed bag of foreign policy wins and mostly unpopular decision-making at home
May 10, 2023
Controversy stalks Yoon and Kishida despite efforts to avoid it at summit
ROK and Japanese leaders made progress on expanding cooperation but face constituents still skeptical of rapprochement
May 8, 2023
Politics of care: Uproar over nursing law sets up difficult decision for Yoon
Debate over nurses’ role in medical care has turned partisan after passage of new law without ruling party support
May 3, 2023
Yoon lauds nuclear progress at US-ROK summit, but critics remain unconvinced
Experts say nuclear consultation deal is unlikely to ease ROK public’s doubts about US or enthusiasm for nuke program
April 27, 2023
How Yoon-Biden summit masks South Korea’s growing concerns over US intentions
Two sides have announced major investment deals, but ROK firms fear losing competitive edge due to Washington’s policies
April 26, 2023
Russian threats of reprisal if South Korea arms Ukraine likely bluster: Experts
Seoul’s change of heart about role in the war has led some in Moscow to raise specter of arming North Korea in revenge
April 20, 2023
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