Domestic Politics
Briefings
Thursday’s parliamentary session: High stakes political showdown for opposition
September 21, 2023
Analysis
Reframing South Korean Identity: The controversy of General Hong Beom-do’s bust
Experts have likened South Korea's decision to remove freedom fighter’s bust from military academy to McCarthyism
September 15, 2023
Analysis
South Korea’s auxiliary police force: Logistical challenges and political debate
As the country reels from violent crimes, Seoul proposes reintroducing a disbanded police force but hurdles abound
September 12, 2023
Briefings
Ruling party links North Korea and South Korean protests, risking public ire
September 8, 2023
Opinion
Yoon’s history games: How dictator’s son’s apology furthers New Right agenda
Apologies for deaths caused by Syngman Rhee in 1960 revolution align with conservative presidencies, inviting suspicion
September 5, 2023
Briefings
South Korean teachers rally; Yoon government softens stance with polls in mind
September 4, 2023
Analysis
Yoon braces for political battle as he unveils dramatically scaled back budget
2024 proposal raises spending by least amount in nearly two decades, cutting R&D investment but hiking pension payouts
August 31, 2023
