Culture & Society
South Korean ruling party’s special tribunal push weakens judicial autonomy
Efforts to fast-track insurrection cases test limits of legislative power and set precedents for future intervention
December 19, 2025
South Korea labor demand hits 1998 crisis level as private hiring turns ice cold
Job opening ratio drops to lowest since Asian Financial Crisis while youth exodus from manufacturing accelerates rapidly
December 9, 2025
A year after martial law, South Korea faces protests and division — Ep. 109
Korea Pro analyzes rival rallies, PPP turmoil, the 2026 budget deal and Coupang’s widening data breach fallout
December 5, 2025
South Korea’s democratic institutions held firm but society remains fractured
One year after the crisis, interviews with citizens reveal emotional wounds of the martial law decree remain unhealed
December 4, 2025
Lee Jae-myung delivers address to mark one-year anniversary of martial law
President calls for thorough investigations while lauding Korean citizens for their role in blocking return to autocracy
December 3, 2025
South Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1 to 26, 2025, and key outlook for December 2025
November 28, 2025
National Pension Service moves to enforce tougher safety criteria in South Korea
Stronger penalties for fatal accidents and safety violations heighten compliance risk across industry and supply chains
November 25, 2025
Construction collapse exposes fragile base beneath South Korea’s job market
Seven straight quarters of construction job loss signal mounting domestic slowdown as employment shifts to public sector
November 19, 2025
Why South Korea spurns marijuana legalization even as other countries mellow out
Strong social stigma and a legacy of authoritarian drug crackdowns mean strict controls are likely here to stay
November 14, 2025
Canadian subs, ‘fake news’ bill and South Korea’s new emission targets — Ep. 106
The Korea Pro team also discuss Seoul’s defense-export drive, steel tariff and key military drills
November 14, 2025
