Domestic Politics
Briefings
Yoon’s APEC strategy: Aligning with allies, but getting sidelined by China
November 20, 2023
Analysis
South Korea’s pre-election turmoil: Ruling party grapples with policy crises
Struggling with policy reception and growing safety issues, the People Power Party faces challenging electoral prospects
November 15, 2023
Briefings
South Korea’s plan to modify 52-hour workweek cap likely to meet mixed reactions
November 14, 2023
Analysis
How Gimpo’s potential merger with Seoul raises political stakes
The Gimpo-Seoul merger proposal spotlights the importance of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea’s power dynamics
November 13, 2023
Briefings
Opposition passes ‘Yellow Envelope Law’ despite pushback from business sector
November 10, 2023
Analysis
Election pressures mount for Yoon Suk-yeol as approval among supporters slips
Economy and real estate loom over South Korean parliamentary elections, with president at risk of becoming lame duck
November 8, 2023
Analysis
How escalating Gaza conflict tests South Korea’s Middle Eastern diplomacy
From trade agreements to defense concerns, South Korea grapples with complex diplomatic realities
November 7, 2023
Briefings
South Korea suspends short selling for 8 months despite economists’ criticism
November 7, 2023
Briefings
Ruling party’s Seoul vision risks politicization accusations ahead of election
November 3, 2023
