Domestic Politics
South Korea’s finance ministry pledges liquidity measures to calm market fears
Opposition passes historic budget cuts, raising concerns over fiscal stability and investor confidence
December 11, 2024
Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
Decades of democratic evolution and peaceful transitions prove fatal for Yoon Suk-yeol’s bid to suppress opposition
December 10, 2024
South Korea holds supply chain talks with China amid domestic chaos
South Korea moves to protect critical supply chains amid China’s export controls on US-bound materials
December 10, 2024
Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions
Experts warn of lasting damage to democratic norms as Yoon Suk-yeol faces mounting pressure to answer for his actions
December 9, 2024
Yoon becomes first sitting South Korean president under treason investigation
Unclear governance structure raises concerns over military control and economic stability
December 9, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol avoids impeachment for now, but faces rising political instability
Failed impeachment vote ensures prolonged conflict as opposition vows to retry amid public distrust of Yoon’s leadership
December 7, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol’s fate uncertain as impeachment vote fails to move forward
President blamed pro-North Korea forces for short-lived martial law but decision has thrown ROK government into chaos
December 7, 2024
Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots
D.C. experts’ muted response to Yoon’s anti-democratic actions reveals the limits of their critical independence
December 6, 2024
South Korea’s defense minister resigns as martial law fallout escalates
Kim Yong-hyun takes the blame for the crisis, but opposition calls for Yoon’s impeachment continue to grow
December 6, 2024
Timeline: The swift rise and fall of martial law in South Korea
Yoon’s martial law sparks protests, opposition unity, accusations of undermining democracy and international concern
December 5, 2024
