Culture & Society
Post-martial law, South Korea’s presidential term reform debate splits experts
Experts mixed on whether proposed changes will improve democratic accountability or create new imbalances
May 22, 2025
South Korea’s election laws keep minor parties off the political stage
Legal thresholds and campaign restrictions entrench a two-party system, limiting competition and silencing new voices
May 21, 2025
SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks
Experts warn armed forces face systemic threats as troops’ personal mobile use outpaces secure infrastructure reforms
May 9, 2025
Trump’s movie tariff threat puts South Korea’s streaming powerhouse at risk
A proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made films could hit Netflix’s Korean output and strain digital trade ties
May 5, 2025
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
Education minister takes control as South Korea’s latest acting president
With no security credentials, Lee Ju-ho leads a fragile state amid cabinet collapse and geopolitical headwinds
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
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect
April 16, 2025
Timeline: What to expect as South Korea prepares for June 3 snap election
From candidate filings to early voting, here are the key dates in South Korea’s snap election triggered by Yoon’s ouster
April 11, 2025
A nation holds its breath: Photo report from Yoon Suk-yeol’s final day in office
As the court announced its ruling, celebration and resignation unfolded in public squares across downtown Seoul
April 10, 2025
