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Satellite parties and political machinations test South Korean elections
Korea Pro answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the ROK’s complicated election system
February 9, 2024
Why young South Koreans’ rural dream meets harsh farming reality
Many young people who move to countryside for better life end up returning to city due to lack of government support
January 24, 2024
South Korea’s new focus on economic security reflects China, US trade concerns
Experts tell Korea Pro that National Security Office expansion part of effort to brace for ‘weaponized’ supply chains
January 12, 2024
Leadership challenges shake South Korea’s major parties before general election
Struggling with low approval rates and intra-party dissent, the PPP and DP face a fractured political landscape
January 3, 2024
South Korea’s immigration dilemma puts Southeast Asians in the spotlight
Tough immigration checks raise questions on racial profiling amid concerns about undocumented migrants and illicit drugs
December 8, 2023
Why a controversial new law allows South Korean women to give birth anonymously
Law aims to improve outcomes for babies of unwed mothers, but experts say children also have right to know parents
November 10, 2023
Between protection and prosecution: South Korea’s self-defense paradox
Amid recent violent attacks sparking demand for self-defense equipment, experts weigh in on “justifiable defense”
October 6, 2023
Why opposition leader’s hunger strike is different from those that came before
While past political figures used protest to advance South Korea’s democracy, experts say Lee’s protest is more nuanced
September 22, 2023
Tipping the debate: The growing controversy over South Korea’s gratuity culture
The introduction of a foreign practice that locals have long eschewed has led to diverse opinions about equity
September 8, 2023
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