Domestic Politics
Iran escalation, Seoul’s response and Google map’s breakthrough — Ep. 122
From shipping risk in the Strait of Hormuz to emergency market measures in Seoul, plus Google’s HD map export approval
March 6, 2026
South Korea weighs fuel price sanctions as Middle East crisis rattles markets
Lee Jae Myung orders review of anti-gouging penalties and market safeguards as war raises energy and volatility risks
March 6, 2026
South Korea’s nuclear power revival faces execution capacity limits
Lee administration’s reactor push under the 11th Basic Plan collides with siting, waste and regulatory bottlenecks
March 4, 2026
South Korea faces energy logistics shock from Iran escalation
Disruption in shipping and insurance markets limits Seoul’s room to manage inflation, FX stability and energy security
March 3, 2026
South Korea in February 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to 25, 2026, and key outlook for March 2026
March 2, 2026
Russian Embassy’s banner controversy, Seoul-Moscow ties and shipping — Ep. 121
NK News’ Anton Sokolin breaks down Russia’s messaging, Korea’s trade and compliance balance and the DPRK factor
February 27, 2026
South Korea redefines senior military accountability after martial law
Expanded liability and civilian promotion authority reshape accountability and command authority
February 23, 2026
Yoon Suk Yeol’s life sentence tests South Korea’s prosecution, pardon cycle
Insurrection ruling revives scrutiny of clemency norms and reshapes executive risk calculus ahead of local elections
February 20, 2026
Yoon’s life sentence, import rankings and Munich Security Conference — Ep. 120
The ruling against the ex-president, party reactions, trade tensions with the US and takeaways from security conference
February 20, 2026
Court sentences Yoon Suk Yeol to life, draws line on emergency powers
Seoul court rules martial law becomes insurrection when used to disable legislature and deploy troops against Assembly
February 20, 2026
