Domestic Politics
South Korea’s political landscape faces turmoil amid absence of compromise
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s potential veto of marine death probe bill may exacerbate divide with opposition
May 8, 2024
Yoon moves to iron out inconsistent media strategy after major election loss
President reinstates civil affairs secretary position to improve communication and gauge public sentiment
May 8, 2024
Controversial deportation of foreign students highlights ROK’s immigration woes
Mismanagement and financial pressures leave students vulnerable as universities seek to offset declining enrollment
May 6, 2024
Na Kyung-won, a five-term lawmaker who may soon lead the conservative party
High-profile female legislator has clashed with Yoon Suk-yeol and could seek to distinguish her party from the president
May 3, 2024
Optics and outmaneuvering: Yoon and Lee sit down for the first time – Ep. 17
The Korea Pro team examines how Lee dominated the optics of their meeting, and other political updates
May 2, 2024
Frontrunner for ROK speaker sparks concerns about her commitment to impartiality
Choo Mi-ae has signaled desire to push forward progressive agenda, despite tradition of nonpartisanship in role
May 1, 2024
South Korea’s spy camera epidemic persists despite stricter laws
Wide availability, lenient sentencing and societal attitudes hinder progress in combating digital sex crimes
April 30, 2024
First formal meeting between Yoon and opposition leader yields scant progress
While Yoon and Lee agree on the need for medical reform, they butted heads on most other issues
April 30, 2024
Why Gangwon Province turned its back on the Democratic Party in the election
Long-term demographic changes and voter disillusionment contributed to the party’s defeat in the region
April 29, 2024
US seeks “fair” and “equitable” defense cost-sharing talks with South Korea
Negotiations to determine Seoul’s share of USFK costs face resistance from South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties
April 29, 2024
