Domestic Politics
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
Russia floats economic retaliation, Lee Jun-seok leaves PPP — Pilot Ep. 5
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest developments in ROK-Russia relations and more
December 29, 2023
Parasite actor’s death ignites debate over South Korea’s ‘war on drugs’
Lee Sun-kyun’s apparent suicide raises serious questions about the severity of Seoul’s anti-drug campaign
December 28, 2023
Expo rout and diplomatic gaffes: South Korea’s worst blunders of 2023
In part two, Korea Pro looks back at more stories that exposed problems in ROK, focusing on politics and foreign affairs
December 28, 2023
Gender wage gap in South Korea sees modest improvement, but challenges persist
Although South Korea inches toward gender pay parity, the political landscape continues to impede full-scale progress
December 28, 2023
Seoul’s ambitious five-year defense plan confronts difficult financial realities
South Korea wants to invest staggering $268B to bolster military, but there are already signs of budgetary strain
December 22, 2023
Justice minister resigns, tapped to lead ruling People Power Party — Pilot Ep. 4
The Korea Pro team discusses latest leadership reshuffle and the peculiar confirmation hearing culture in South Korea
December 22, 2023
