Domestic Politics
What a Democratic Party presidency means for South Korea’s trade future
Labor reforms, green mandates, farm subsidies and digital rules risk trade tensions but present growth opportunities
December 27, 2024
Han’s impeachment showdown deepens South Korea’s political crisis — Ep. 54
Korea Pro dissects Han Duck-soo’s refusal to appoint Constitutional Court justices and the opposition’s impeachment push
December 27, 2024
South Korea’s governance at risk as Han Duck-soo defers judicial appointments
Political standoff escalates as Yoon’s impeachment looms, risking governance paralysis and market instability
December 27, 2024
Cheong Hyung-sik takes center stage as lead justice in Yoon’s impeachment trial
Conservative jurist under scrutiny as critics question his past rulings and family ties amid high-stakes political trial
December 26, 2024
How a Democratic Party president could reshape South Korea’s economy
Progressive policies targeting tax reform, irregular work and green technology will likely dominate economic agenda
December 25, 2024
South Korea’s constitutional showdown erupts as Han Duck-soo faces impeachment
Democratic Party argues removing acting president requires a simple majority, sparking legal and political disputes
December 25, 2024
Liquidity and reforms lead South Korea’s response to financial jitters
Liquidity and forex reforms aim to calm markets, but inflation risks and a weak won loom over recovery efforts
December 24, 2024
South Korea’s chaotic 2024: Impeachment, martial law and political upheaval
Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment caps a turbulent year of power struggles, corruption and constitutional challenges
December 23, 2024
Han Duck-soo vetoes bills as Fed rate cut roils South Korea’s economy — Ep. 53
Korea Pro unpacks the Acting President’s veto and the BOK’s policy dilemmas amid political and financial turbulence
December 20, 2024
Fed’s rate cut sparks market turmoil as South Korea struggles with weakening won
Finance ministry pledges bold interventions as soaring dollar and fragile growth amplify economic risks
December 20, 2024
