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Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75
Why South Korea’s left and right defy ideological labels, and what that says about power
May 5, 2025
Former labor minister wins nomination as conservatives move toward unity ticket
Kim Moon-soo’s nomination positions PPP to unify, but his weak popularity may undercut challenge to Lee Jae-myung
May 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung dealt legal blow, Han Duck-soo exits acting presidency — Ep. 74
Supreme Court tosses election frontrunner’s acquittal as acting president resigns to seek presidency
May 2, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s legal risk rises as South Korea cycles through acting presidents
Supreme Court ruling risks opposition leader’s candidacy while Han and Choi’s resignation elevates education minister
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
Trump moves to clarify tariff policy, curtailing flexibility for South Korea
Executive order formalizes tariff tiers, complicating Seoul’s bid for exemptions ahead of July tariff deadline
May 1, 2025
Acting president vetoes bill limiting powers ahead of South Korea’s snap vote
Han Duck-soo’s decision may rally conservatives but unlikely to alter opposition’s structural advantage in polls
April 30, 2025
South Korea launches new guideline to boost overseas plant and equipment exports
MOTIE streamlines project management to improve transparency and strengthen firms’ global competitiveness and resilience
April 29, 2025
South Korea’s SK Telecom to replace millions of USIMs after major hack attack
The company’s promises of compensation do little to quell fears of deeper systemic flaws in national telecom security
April 28, 2025
Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map
April 25, 2025
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