Domestic Politics
South Korea’s focus on US, Japan relations in 2023 overlooks regional players
As Seoul prioritizes key alliances, experts warn of potential fallout in wider Asian relations as elections loom
January 8, 2024
Assassination attempt against opposition party chief Lee Jae-myung — Pilot Ep. 6
The Korea Pro team discusses what experts called a deteriorating political culture in South Korea
January 5, 2024
Assassination attempt on opposition leader signals decaying political culture
Experts tell Korea Pro that the attack on Lee Jae-myung exposes alarming polarization that threatens Korea’s democracy
January 5, 2024
Yoon suggests short-selling ban extension amid political tensions
The decision to extend the short-selling ban could deter foreign investors and affect the country’s economic growth
January 5, 2024
South Korea faces human rights backslide in 2023
From classrooms to military barracks, stories of struggle and resilience unfold in the battle for rights and equality
January 4, 2024
South Korea’s protest of French TV’s flag error reflects electoral sensitivity
MOFA’s challenge over incorrect flag depiction reflects domestic political tensions with elections around the corner
January 4, 2024
Leadership challenges shake South Korea’s major parties before general election
Struggling with low approval rates and intra-party dissent, the PPP and DP face a fractured political landscape
January 3, 2024
Attack on main opposition leader shakes South Korean political scene
With parliamentary elections approaching, violent attack on Lee Jae-myung underscores deepening political divides
January 3, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol vows economic reforms amid South Korea’s export slump
With a 7.4% decrease in exports and general elections 100 days away, Yoon’s economic strategy faces critical tests
January 2, 2024
North Korean leader rejects reconciliation, reunification with South Korea
Kim Jong Un’s remark complicates South Korean progressives’ inter-Korean vision, vindicates Yoon’s defense spending
January 1, 2024
