Culture & Society
Yoon’s attempts to censor media call into question his fitness to govern
If president wants to sell himself as a defender of democratic values, he must be willing to defend those values at home
October 7, 2022
In South Korea, mistreatment of the disabled is far from a relic of the past
Investigation into rape and torture at welfare center decades ago underlines need to confront continuing abuse today
September 28, 2022
Why the Yoon administration sees a powerful partner in Mongolia
South Korea looks to boost cooperation in natural resources, while Mongolia seeks to be mediator on North Korea issues
September 20, 2022
Perceived threat of China tempers hostility between South Koreans and Japanese
Opinion polls show improving perceptions of neighbor in both democracies, though tensions could easily flare up again
September 13, 2022
Seoul mayor’s redevelopment plans risk gutting the city’s cultural heritage
Oh Se-hoon seeks to reign in housing prices and foster business growth but faces local opposition to renovation efforts
September 7, 2022
Why the next 30 years of South Korea-China ties won’t be as rosy as the last
Seoul will find it difficult to balance relations between U.S. and China due to intensifying great power competition
August 24, 2022
Seoul avoids diplomatic disaster in forced labor dispute with Japan — for now
Supreme Court could still order Japanese firm to pay reparations, a move that would incite cycle of mutual retaliation
August 23, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol finds his approval rating floor, despite botched flood response
Support rate for ROK president bottoms out in 20s and looks likely to stay there due to strong disapproval among public
August 16, 2022
Yoon urges South Korea and Japan to move on. But history keeps bubbling up.
Yoon stresses common North Korea threat in Liberation Day speech, but imminent forced labor ruling could derail efforts
August 15, 2022
South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Older men who dominate politics ignore equality and representation, even as Yoon tries to raise Korea’s global profile
August 10, 2022
