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South Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Jan. 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for February 2026
January 30, 2026
Canada’s submarine project tests limits of South Korea’s defense export model
Ottawa’s bid underscores how long-term naval programs allow buyers to extract wide-ranging economic concessions
January 29, 2026
Why South Korea’s conservative rebranding playbook is finally failing
Past recoveries relied on progressive failure, not internal renewal — a pattern now strained after Yoon’s martial law
January 21, 2026
South Korea’s gaming push faces credibility risks from policy fragmentation
Presidential recognition of e-sports raises expectations as regulatory coherence and execution lag behind
January 19, 2026
Han Byung-do takes the helm as scandal forces ruling party into defensive mode
After Kim Byung-kee’s collapse, DP opts for procedural control and discipline over factionalism ahead of June election
January 16, 2026
Why Yoon’s death penalty case matters beyond the courtroom in South Korea
Judicial restraint is likely, but divided conservative responses could prolong political uncertainty after the ruling
January 14, 2026
Lee tests managed China diplomacy as Beijing keeps control over outcomes
Yellow Sea signals and cultural talks point to process driven engagement with few binding commitments from China
January 12, 2026
Thailand’s use of Korean-made jets against Cambodia poses arms exports quandary
Seoul’s subdued response highlights uneven application of export rules depending on commercial and geopolitical exposure
January 7, 2026
South Korea’s credibility play in nuclear talks puts Rim Kap-soo at the center
Career nonproliferation expert is tasked with expanding fuel-cycle rights while reassuring the US on precedent and trust
January 2, 2026
Why Lee Jae Myung’s livestreamed briefings may quietly weaken state capacity
Public accountability gains may come at the cost of bureaucratic fear risk aversion and slower policy execution
December 31, 2025
