Culture & Society
Seoul-Tokyo goodwill grows among youth but historical tensions quietly persist
Shifting political landscapes in South Korea and Japan could reverse progress driven by security and generational shifts
August 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins centrist approval but fails to secure partisan loyalty
July data shows centrists reward policy results but are quick to withdraw party support after missteps
August 4, 2025
South Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
August 1, 2025
From train operator to labor minister: Kim Young-hoon’s unlikely ascent
Kim’s career in labor activism offers credibility with unions but raises concerns for business and opposition lawmakers
July 29, 2025
How South Korea bankrolls US lawmaker trips to Seoul to promote its policy goals
Korea Foundation appears to route funding for congressional travel program through US nonprofit, Korea Pro finds
July 25, 2025
Controversy around gender minister pick threatens Lee Jae-myung’s momentum
Kang Sun-woo’s abuse allegations and rape law stance spark coalition backlash and strain Lee’s early public support
July 21, 2025
Deadly floods deepen risk to South Korea’s rural policy and US trade talks
Seventeen dead and widespread damage raise political costs for Lee Jae-myung’s tariff agenda amid farm sector unrest
July 21, 2025
Korean agricultural groups threaten mass protests over possible US market access
Farmers demand trade minister’s resignation as US reportedly presses Korea on beef and genetically modified crop imports
July 17, 2025
Lee government prepares for record heatwave with electricity rate relief
As heat intensifies, government will also offer utility relief and $362M in emergency funds for vulnerable groups
July 16, 2025
Lee bets on equities to fix South Korea’s real estate-driven asset imbalance
Administration signals long-term shift in household investment strategy to stabilize housing and build trust in markets
July 2, 2025
