Domestic Politics
Oil shock fallout, reported Russia imports and KF-21 rollout — Ep. 125
Rising prices strain the economy as South Korea explores new supply options and navigates shifting alliances
March 27, 2026
South Korea rolls out multi-layered response to Middle East shock
Fuel tax cuts, price controls and supply measures deployed as Seoul moves to manage economic impact across sectors
March 27, 2026
Markets price in uncertain de-escalation as South Korea faces energy shock
Won recovery contrasts with LNG outage, naphtha shortage and emergency economic teams preparing for prolonged disruption
March 25, 2026
South Korea moves to curb energy demand as supply shock intensifies
Seoul raises alert level and rolls out conservation measures as Iran war disrupts oil and liquefied natural gas flows
March 25, 2026
Iran war fallout on global alliances, energy deals and BTS comeback — Ep. 124
Policy reversals on Iran test alliances as South Korea confronts rising oil prices and domestic pressures
March 20, 2026
South Korea weighs rationing and wartime budget in energy contingency planning
Seoul reviews demand controls and emergency fiscal measures as prolonged disruption tests policy limits
March 18, 2026
South Korea’s June 3 local elections timeline from primaries to vote
Key dates from NEC procedures to party nominations and early voting ahead of nationwide local elections on June 3
March 17, 2026
Donald Trump’s call for Hormuz ships tests South Korea’s role in global security
Washington’s request highlights debate over whether Seoul will help protect sea lanes that underpin its economy
March 16, 2026
South Korea constitutional reform debate returns amid doubts over timing
Assembly Speaker proposes limited amendment referendum with June elections as political momentum from crisis fades
March 13, 2026
Energy shock, US missile defense asset shifts and new trade probes — Ep. 123
Seoul weighs price controls, potential US missile defense redeployments and Washington opens Section 301 investigations
March 13, 2026
