Domestic Politics
Lee Jae Myung’s Israel posts reveal risks of communicating with social media
President’s social media style blurs line between domestic politics and official policy, raising diplomatic costs abroad
April 13, 2026
South Korea braces for prolonged disruption after US-Iran talks fail
Seoul keeps emergency measures in place, warning energy, logistics recovery will lag even if diplomacy resumes
April 13, 2026
South Korea enters policy trap as BOK holds rates before leadership shift
Oil shock, weaker won and fiscal expansion leave incoming governor with limited room to manage inflation or growth
April 10, 2026
Semiconductor surge, security shifts and Middle East risks — Ep. 127
Short-term gains for Korean chipmakers as energy shocks, defense reforms and Iran tensions raise uncertainty
April 10, 2026
The ‘employee’ POV: What the Yellow Envelope Act changes for labor and unions
Beyond expanded bargaining rights, the amendment shifts liability rules, union eligibility and enforcement leverage
April 7, 2026
South Korea restarts Kori-2, advancing nuclear reactor life-extension push
Kori-2 returns to service after upgrade, marking first execution of aging reactor extension pipeline through 2030
April 6, 2026
Trump’s mixed signals, energy risks and South Korea’s security role — Ep. 126
Mixed signals from Washington as Seoul faces security demands, energy disruptions and domestic policy challenges
April 3, 2026
South Korea’s juvenile crime reform risks outpacing system capacity
Government review follows public concern, but experts warn institutional gaps could undermine effectiveness of reforms
April 1, 2026
South Korea in March 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for April 2026
March 31, 2026
From war reporter to conservative warrior, Lee Jin-sook reshapes media power
Lee used institutional power to reshape media governance debates, drawing praise and criticism across political spectrum
March 27, 2026
