Domestic Politics
Survivors of Gwangju Uprising break silence on sexual violence after 40 years
Testimonies reveal systemic abuse and the failures in South Korea’s support for victims of state violence
South Korea’s AI strategy faces global competition and political roadblocks
With no legislative support, South Korea turns to presidential committee to foster AI innovation amid global competition
New Japanese prime minister, South Korea’s missile defense strategy — Ep. 41
The Korea Pro team discusses Shigeru Ishiba’s ascension and the implications of the Iran-Israel conflict for South Korea
South Korea’s Cheonan survivors still awaiting mental health support
Despite new legislation, survivors continue to face societal stigma and slow government recognition of PTSD and trauma
Fed rate cut, Yoon’s Czech visit and university reform proposal — Ep. 39
The Korea Pro team discusses the Fed’s rate cut, Yoon’s nuclear push in Prague and proposed university admissions reform
South Korea’s game developers bet big on consoles as global market heats up
As mobile games fall out of favor and Chinese competitors emerge, South Korean developers strive to remain relevant
Yoon faces record-low approval, suggesting conservative base fracture
With public dissatisfaction rising, Yoon’s domestic agenda, including pension reform, face mounting resistance
Yoon administration backs ‘flexible’ labor to boost economic growth
Efforts to restructure wage and retirement systems signal a pivot towards adaptable work hours and compensation
South Korean politicians call for tougher restrictions on foreign voting rights
With concerns over Chinese voter impact, lawmakers propose longer residency periods and reciprocity clauses
South Korea freezes national health insurance premiums for second year
Businesses and citizens benefit from stable premiums, but long-term sustainability concerns continue to grow