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Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble
Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi Sang-mok reflects growing anxiety that could seriously backfire with swing voters
March 21, 2025
Fed’s caution squeezes Bank of Korea’s options as household debt rises
Gap in US-ROK rates and increased housing speculation are threatening to destabilize South Korea’s financial markets
March 20, 2025
South Korea’s new law on managing nuclear waste faces uphill battle with public
Securing waste storage could stabilize energy policy, but environmental concerns and public distrust pose challenges
March 19, 2025
Rare bipartisan deal on South Korean pension reform belies deeper deadlock
Ruling and opposition parties reach compromise to lower payouts, but long-term viability of system remains in doubt
March 14, 2025
US considers labeling South Korea ‘sensitive,’ placing strain on the alliance
Defense and tech restrictions under the potential measure would undermine Seoul’s security posture and export ambitions
March 12, 2025
South Korea’s retail sector faces reckoning as Homeplus files for receivership
Slow digital adoption and rising competition from e-commerce platforms have left legacy retailers struggling to compete
March 5, 2025
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
March 3, 2025
Power without trust: Potential pitfalls of Lee Jae-myung’s likely presidency
Lee may become president, but half of South Korea will see him as a criminal who escaped justice to seize power
February 28, 2025
South Korea faces tense monetary future amid an escalating global currency war
As nations devalue their currencies, the BOK combats inflation while balancing economic growth with market stability
February 24, 2025
South Korea’s 2025 budget ignores trade and debt risks at its peril
With most funds deployed in early 2025, the government may lack flexibility to respond to worsening economic conditions
February 19, 2025
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