Domestic Politics
Optics and outmaneuvering: Yoon and Lee sit down for the first time – Ep. 17
The Korea Pro team examines how Lee dominated the optics of their meeting, and other political updates
May 2, 2024
Frontrunner for ROK speaker sparks concerns about her commitment to impartiality
Choo Mi-ae has signaled desire to push forward progressive agenda, despite tradition of nonpartisanship in role
May 1, 2024
South Korea’s spy camera epidemic persists despite stricter laws
Wide availability, lenient sentencing and societal attitudes hinder progress in combating digital sex crimes
April 30, 2024
First formal meeting between Yoon and opposition leader yields scant progress
While Yoon and Lee agree on the need for medical reform, they butted heads on most other issues
April 30, 2024
Why Gangwon Province turned its back on the Democratic Party in the election
Long-term demographic changes and voter disillusionment contributed to the party’s defeat in the region
April 29, 2024
US seeks “fair” and “equitable” defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea
Negotiations to determine Seoul’s share of USFK costs face resistance from South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties
April 29, 2024
President Yoon-DP leader Lee meeting, arms exports, Cho Kuk’s fate — Ep. 16
Yoon and Lee to discuss $180 handouts; Korea to sell rockets to Poland and missiles to Romania; Cho’s party falls short
April 26, 2024
US aims for three-way nuclear deterrence talks with South Korea, Japan
Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell suggests Nobel Peace Prize for Yoon, Kishida amid regional security concerns
April 26, 2024
Chung Jin-suk, the president’s new chief of staff, is no stranger to controversy
Despite his acerbic tongue, Chung is known for avoiding intra-party factional politics and being ‘personable’
April 24, 2024
Why universal cash handouts would have unintended consequences for South Korea
Experts say opposition leader’s proposal to give every citizen $180 could exacerbate economic issues amid high inflation
April 23, 2024
