Domestic Politics
South Korea clarifies ‘AI dividend’ remarks after market selloff
Semiconductor shares tumble as investors question balance between Korea Premium push and redistribution rhetoric
May 13, 2026
Seoul mayoral race tests local governance model beyond district level
Chong Won-o seeks to scale Seongdong track record citywide as housing policy and central coordination take focus
May 8, 2026
HMM Namu blast, Samsung union tensions and constitutional vote boycott — Ep. 131
A Strait of Hormuz shipping incident meets fuel-driven inflation and political debate over constitutional amendments
May 8, 2026
Coupang probe strains US-South Korea ties as legal dispute hits security talks
Seoul’s data breach response draws U.S. political and trade pressure, with spillover into defense and nuclear talks
May 6, 2026
South Korea pushes pet healthcare overhaul to unlock insurance market
State-led data standardization aims to expand coverage but faces resistance from veterinarians over pricing and control
May 1, 2026
Yoon sentencing push, Coupang sovereignty row and KF-21 concerns — Ep. 130
Legal developments in Seoul meet US pressure over Coupang and debate over South Korea’s defense industrial priorities
May 1, 2026
South Korea in April 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 24, 2026, and key outlook for May 2026
April 30, 2026
South Korea revives local party offices, reshaping political competition
Reform raises political presence at district level, raising challenges for resource allocation and corporate engagement
April 28, 2026
South Korea moves to build voluntary carbon market with new law, exchange
Policy aims to convert emissions cuts into tradable assets, but success depends on demand and international recognition
April 28, 2026
Early Yellow Envelope rulings reveal fuzzy definitions of ‘substantive control’
Weeks in, rulings show mixed signals on employer status thresholds and when unions can bargain in separate units
April 27, 2026
