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Seoul’s foreign policy divisions bubble to surface after key adviser resigns
Reshuffle in national security office sets stage for politicking, which could come at expense of South Korea’s interests
April 24, 2023
How South Korea’s political parties are preparing for upcoming campaign season
A Korea Pro analysis on the two major parties’ strengths and weaknesses, prospects for victory and election goals
April 10, 2023
Why the ROK-Japan deal on forced labor will be hard for opponents to overturn
Yoon is early in presidency and his foreign policy prioritizes normal relations with democratic neighbor
March 7, 2023
Unable to sway detractors, Yoon Suk-yeol doubles down on conservative positions
The unpopular president has redirected energy into his base, a move that’s likely to deepen South Korea’s polarization
March 1, 2023
How interior minister’s impeachment could worsen South Korea’s partisan divide
Opposition party likely seeks distraction from leader’s legal woes, but move could backfire in court of public opinion
February 13, 2023
Could South Korea’s Democratic Party suffer from embattled opposition leader?
Corruption investigations into Lee Jae-myung will extract resource and reputation costs ahead of parliamentary elections
February 8, 2023
How South Korea’s left and right could benefit from proposed election reforms
Multi-member district system could improve regional party results, but critics fear it will fuel conflict and mistrust
January 18, 2023
What an ex-president’s pardon means for the future of South Korea’s opposition
The release of both Lee Myung-bak and a former provincial governor has accentuated sharp divisions in a struggling party
December 29, 2022
South Korean media diverge on whether Japan’s new security strategy poses threat
Seoul responded diplomatically to beefed-up defense plans, but anti-Japan sentiment looms over efforts to improve ties
December 23, 2022
How the Itaewon crush investigation could block South Korea’s national budget
Poor exports, high interest rates and prices could all get worse if lawmakers can’t agree on budget bill this month
December 1, 2022
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