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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
An outsider candidate could soon lead South Korea’s conservative party
An unpopular president and resilient opposition leader may be incentivizing conservatives to give Ahn Cheol-soo a chance
February 2, 2023
Why local politics will prevent Yoon Suk-yeol from sending weapons to Ukraine
Facing a combative opposition and even harsher geopolitical landscape, Yoon will demur from sending direct military aid
February 1, 2023
South Korean president plays dangerous game by wading into party leadership race
Yoon Suk-yeol forced frontrunner from race for ruling party chair but risks discord if he backs a remaining candidate
January 27, 2023
How Yoon’s off-the-cuff remark about Iran could strain diplomatic relations
Tehran miffed after South Korean president appears to liken Iran to North Korea
January 17, 2023
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