Domestic Politics
Yoon’s inner circle crumbles as resignations shake South Korea’s presidency
Senior officials offer to step down, leaving the president vulnerable to mounting political pressure
December 5, 2024
South Korea’s martial law crisis and its fallout — Ep. 51
The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration, reactions and what lies ahead for South Korea
December 4, 2024
South Korea grapples with fallout from president’s martial law declaration
Yoon Suk-yeol’s actions have sparked far-reaching national crisis, heightening uncertainty as he faces impeachment
December 4, 2024
South Korean lawmakers reject martial law hours after presidential declaration
Yoon Suk-yeol faces political isolation as allies distance themselves and lawmakers call for impeachment and prosecution
December 4, 2024
Special episode with Andrew Yeo: Trump 2.0 and alliance challenges — Ep. 50
Korea Pro examines the future of the U.S.-ROK alliance with The Brookings Institution Korean studies Chair
December 3, 2024
Speaker defers budget bill as South Korea’s Assembly polarization deepens
Special activity fund cuts and impeachment motions compound tensions, delaying critical 2025 budget approval
December 3, 2024
South Korea’s bid to overhaul corporate governance faces key enforcement hurdles
Proposed changes aim to protect minority shareholders, but limited scope and voluntary compliance may dilute impact
December 2, 2024
Yoon and South Korea’s opposition pivot on policy, eyeing political center
Conservative president eyes welfare expansion as Lee Jae-yung courts business, amid mounting pressure on both
November 29, 2024
South Korea-Japan dispute over Sado mine casts shadow over bilateral ties
Divided commemorations for Korean forced laborers imperils growing cooperation, dampening Seoul’s optimism about Ishiba
November 26, 2024
Seoul court acquits opposition leader Lee of perjury solicitation charges
Democratic Party leader cleared of charges on pressuring witness, although he faces more major trials ahead
November 26, 2024
