Domestic Politics
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
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
