Domestic Politics
Polls show Democratic Party pulling ahead as conservative scandal widens
Allegations of illegal election meddling deepen conservative crisis, leaving no clear challenger to Lee Jae-myung
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future
Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence
Anti-China rhetoric in South Korea reaches new heights amid political turmoil
Misinformation spreads as conservative social media figures and politicians exploit tensions to deflect criticism
Power without trust: Potential pitfalls of Lee Jae-myung’s likely presidency
Lee may become president, but half of South Korea will see him as a criminal who escaped justice to seize power
Yoon’s final defense and China’s warning to South Korea — Ep. 63
The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon’s closing argument, Beijing’s diplomatic warning and Han Dong-hoon’s political ambitions
Choi legally obligated to appoint justice, but court ruling lacks enforcement
With no clear enforcement and an election looming, political calculations may influence Ma Eun-hyuk’s appointment
Yoon’s final martial law defense: Desperation or constitutional overreach?
The impeached president framed martial law as a public appeal, but his reinterpretation of emergency powers may backfire
Lee Jae-myung’s political gamble: Rebranding Democratic Party as conservative
His assertion that the DP has always balanced centrist and conservative values draws scrutiny from critics and experts
Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings