Culture & Society
South Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2026, and key outlook for July 2026
June 30, 2026
South Korea’s AI winners are pulling away as Lee warns of youth alienation
BOK data reveal widening gaps in corporate performance as Seoul confronts questions over who benefits from AI growth
June 24, 2026
South Korea’s young voters are reshaping politics through fairness, not ideology
Younger voters angered by ballot shortages and institutional failures are challenging traditional political alignments
June 16, 2026
Why Lee Jae Myung tapped a former Naver CEO to become prime minister
Former Naver chief Han Seong-sook’s rapid rise reflects the president’s focus on AI, startups and growth
June 12, 2026
Deadly Hanwha Aerospace explosion puts spotlight on defense industry risks
Investigators will examine structural causes as Seoul pushes defense exports and advanced industrial growth
June 2, 2026
South Korea in May 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from May 1 to 29, 2026, and key outlook for June 2026
May 29, 2026
Why Starbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ fallout became more than a branding crisis
The May 18 controversy raised questions about call options, oversight failures and legal exposure
May 26, 2026
Samsung strike deal, Starbucks backlash and Lee-Takaichi summit — Ep. 133
South Korea weighs chip-sector profit sharing, May 18 historical sensitivities and renewed shuttle diplomacy with Japan
May 22, 2026
South Korea’s local races tighten as conservatives regain political ground
Seoul and Busan contests reveal growing voter concern over concentrated power under the ruling Democratic Party
May 19, 2026
South Korea’s fiscal rebound expands Seoul’s economic security toolkit
Government-backed financing tools are becoming more important as geopolitical instability raises industrial risks
May 14, 2026
