Domestic Politics
South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact
Experts warn that larger pool of doctors may not fix urban-rural divide and that competition will only intensify
March 27, 2024
South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda
While ruling party victory would help Yoon advance policies, experts say muddled result could exacerbate gridlock
March 27, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies
Reversal in budget priorities likely a belated attempt to rectify earlier decision, support semiconductor industry
March 27, 2024
Yoon calls for flexibility in trainee doctor license suspension
Ruling party leader’s meeting with medical professors prompts government to reconsider stance
March 25, 2024
How Yong Hye-in made her name pushing progressive causes that others won’t
A champion of basic income, the young lawmaker has won praise from even opponents for her legislative acumen
March 22, 2024
Power struggles, unlikely alliances, and election surprises — Ep. 10
Yoon & Han’s power struggle, Lee & Cho’s rivalry, and a Seoul district becomes an election battleground
March 22, 2024
South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights
Debate is intensifying over plan to address elderly care shortage by recruiting foreigners at sub-minimum wage
March 21, 2024
Senior presidential aide resigns over intimidating remarks to journalists
Hwang Sang-moo’s comments to journalists raise concerns as country hosts Summit for Democracy
March 21, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties
March 20, 2024
South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights
The ROK is out of step with its Western peers even Asian neighbors and must reflect on how it treats sexual minorities
March 19, 2024
