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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
Despite improved ROK-Japan ties, an intel alliance remains a step too far
A trilateral intelligence pact would help to counter North Korea, but distrust between Seoul and Tokyo stands in the way
April 18, 2023
Why spying allegations will have little impact on the US- South Korea alliance
Despite polarized reactions at home, Seoul remains focused on DPRK and trade ahead of summit in Washington this month
April 12, 2023
Why South Korea is paying close attention to the indictment of Donald Trump
Seoul's fear of abandonment will rise again if former president remains favorite for GOP nomination in 2024, experts say
March 31, 2023
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