Domestic Politics
Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women’s job numbers — Ep. 48
Korea Pro examines DP leader's sentence, THAAD probe’s fallout and the reality behind women's employment surge
South Korea’s women-only universities weigh co-education as enrollments decline
Critics argue co-ed transition risks eroding gender equity in higher education, while supporters see it as inevitable
Lee Jae-myung verdict disrupts South Korea’s opposition party and 2027 election
Guilty ruling on election law violations raises stakes for Democratic Party leadership and deepens partisan conflicts
South Korea grapples with how to stymie crypto-fueled drug trade
Cryptocurrency’s pseudonymity makes drug purchases hard to track, but stricter oversight risks stifling growing sector
Trump’s Cabinet picks raise questions for US-ROK alliance — Ep. 47
Korea Pro analyzes how Rubio, Hegseth appointments could reshape regional security and what it means for Seoul
South Korea’s Ukraine observer mission sparks debate about military deployment
2003 directive allows some deployments without parliamentary oversight, but critics say it doesn’t apply in Ukraine case
Yoon battles scandal as calls for probe on first lady’s influence gain momentum
As public trust erodes, Yoon’s defensive response in 140-minute press conference raises more questions than it answers
South Korea eyes AUKUS role and Ukraine mission as Trump wins US election
Seoul weighs strategic tech partnership with AUKUS while balancing its relations with Washington, Beijing and Moscow
South Korea’s food delivery giants face antitrust scrutiny amid rising fees
Baemin, Coupang Eats and Yogiyo investigated for unfair practices as restaurant owners struggle with increased costs
South Korea’s arms export boom at risk amid opposition’s push for restrictions
Proposed laws targeting conflict-zone sales could impact defense industry growth, innovation and global partnerships