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Post-martial law, South Korea’s presidential term reform debate splits experts
Experts mixed on whether proposed changes will improve democratic accountability or create new imbalances
May 22, 2025
South Korea eyes defense gains in India’s tough but lucrative arms market
Seoul’s latest K9 deal signals deeper ambitions, but experts warn India’s procurement politics remain a major hurdle
May 20, 2025
The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth
May 16, 2025
SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks
Experts warn armed forces face systemic threats as troops’ personal mobile use outpaces secure infrastructure reforms
May 9, 2025
Education minister takes control as South Korea’s latest acting president
With no security credentials, Lee Ju-ho leads a fragile state amid cabinet collapse and geopolitical headwinds
May 2, 2025
South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for May 2025
May 1, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Experts warn rushed reforms could leave country vulnerable unless transition plans are carefully phased and realistic
April 29, 2025
Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests
April 25, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City
April 18, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis
April 15, 2025
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