Domestic Politics
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
US tariff threat exposes widening gaps in Seoul’s trade and lawmaking signals
White House cites legislative delays as Seoul confirms undisclosed US letter on digital issues and trade uncertainty
January 29, 2026
Why South Korea’s fake news amendment raises institutional risks beyond intent
By coupling content judgments with civil, criminal and administrative penalties, law alters long-term speech governance
January 28, 2026
Trump’s tariff 180 underscores the dangers of South Korea’s alliance assumptions
Seoul’s expectations for predictability are colliding with Washington’s erratic trade and defense policies
January 27, 2026
South Korea tax agency sharpens enforcement as revenue pressure mounts in 2026
NTS targets multinationals and cross border risks while holding audit volumes steady and expanding litigation capacity
January 27, 2026
