Domestic Politics
Yoon’s final defense and China’s warning to South Korea — Ep. 63
The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon’s closing argument, Beijing’s diplomatic warning and Han Dong-hoon’s political ambitions
February 28, 2025
Choi legally obligated to appoint justice, but court ruling lacks enforcement
With no clear enforcement and an election looming, political calculations may influence Ma Eun-hyuk’s appointment
February 28, 2025
Yoon’s final martial law defense: Desperation or constitutional overreach?
The impeached president framed martial law as a public appeal, but his reinterpretation of emergency powers may backfire
February 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s political gamble: Rebranding Democratic Party as conservative
His assertion that the DP has always balanced centrist and conservative values draws scrutiny from critics and experts
February 26, 2025
Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings
February 21, 2025
Han Duck-soo’s testimony and South Korea’s diplomatic reckoning — Ep. 62
The Korea Pro team dissects how South Korea is navigating its most complex geopolitical and domestic challenges yet
February 21, 2025
Why South Korean protests are becoming more festive and less ideological
Digital activism and pop culture are reshaping public demonstrations, making them more inclusive but less structured
February 21, 2025
South Korea’s 2025 budget ignores trade and debt risks at its peril
With most funds deployed in early 2025, the government may lack flexibility to respond to worsening economic conditions
February 19, 2025
South Korea passes K-Chips Act but semiconductor policy still in limbo
New tax incentives provide relief, but labor and regulatory hurdles create long-term uncertainty for chipmakers
February 18, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s recall plan may make South Korean politics even more chaotic
The opposition leader proposes expanding recall laws, but experts warn of partisan misuse and constitutional hurdles
February 17, 2025
