Domestic Politics
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
January 1, 2025
South Korea’s acting president appoints justices as Yoon Suk-yeol faces arrest
Choi Sang-mok appoints justices as Yoon’s legal battle escalates and presidential security may challenge warrant
January 1, 2025
Choi Sang-mok steps in as South Korea’s new interim leader amid mounting crises
From impeachment fallout to the weakest won in 16 years, second acting president’s tenure begins with steep challenges
December 31, 2024
South Korean president faces historic arrest warrant over rebellion charges
Investigators accuse Yoon of declaring martial law and ordering illegal actions, sparking legal and political turmoil
December 31, 2024
Why social issues will pose critical test for South Korea’s Democratic Party
Health care reform and social media regulation lead DP agenda after Yoon’s impeachment but face stiff opposition
December 30, 2024
Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years
Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability
December 30, 2024
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
