Domestic Politics
South Korea’s judicial reform push raises questions over legal finality
Bills allowing constitutional complaints and Supreme Court expansion could reshape dispute resolution and investor risk
February 12, 2026
South Korea privacy law reform shifts liability burden to businesses
If passed, consolidated bill would remove intent standards, raise revenue-based fines and expand breach disclosure duty
February 11, 2026
Coupang breach sets enforcement template as MSIT formalizes conclusions
Science ministry formalizes breach findings, setting timelines for inspections and follow-on enforcement across agencies
February 11, 2026
US tariff threats turns Korea’s investment bill into a governance stress test
Donald Trump compresses Seoul’s parliamentary timelines and expose unresolved disputes over funding and oversight
February 9, 2026
Why South Korea still can’t afford to celebrate cooling inflation
Headline price stability masks persistent services inflation that is harder to manage and more visible to voters
February 6, 2026
Meetings in Washington, FORGE alliance and new Fed head nomination — Ep. 118
A deep dive into Seoul’s US talks, FORGE’s agenda, Warsh’s nomination and policy moves before May 9 housing-tax deadline
February 6, 2026
South Korea ramps up auto spending as export certainty erodes amid tariffs
Seoul positions industrial policy as insurance as autos face tariff risk and softer electric vehicle demand
February 6, 2026
Lee Jae Myung’s housing push tests presidential authority before local elections
President ties political credibility to enforcement as markets test whether housing policy will buckle under pressure
February 2, 2026
Tariff pressure from Trump, tech laws and alliance tensions — Ep. 117
How US tariff threats, digital platform legislation and domestic infighting are colliding in Seoul
January 30, 2026
South Korea in January 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Jan. 1 to 27, 2026, and key outlook for February 2026
January 30, 2026
