Domestic Politics
Unyielding doctor strike, Lee Nak-yon the centrist, reassessing history — Ep. 7
The Korea Pro team discusses the ongoing medical standoff, Lee Nak-yon's centrism, and historical revisionism
February 29, 2024
Why South Korea’s urban expansion is a double-edged sword for growth
The Yoon administration’s plans to develop military lands raise questions on speculation and national defense
February 29, 2024
Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability
As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire
February 29, 2024
South Korea’s ruling party’s climate commitment clashes with nuclear ambitions
Han Dong-hoon’s pledge to combat climate change recognizes issue as critical for nation’s economic growth
February 28, 2024
Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
A documentary about the nation’s first president becomes a battleground for future narratives amid election fever
February 27, 2024
South Korea plans to lift military protection zones in economic drive
Amid looming parliamentary elections, land release strategy aims to bolster high-tech industrial growth
February 27, 2024
A tale of two polls: Reading between the lines of Yoon’s clashing approval rates
Realeter and Gallup Korea show stark differences in Yoon Suk-yeol’s popularity, but also support as he pushes for change
February 26, 2024
South Korea boosts defense exports amid escalating global tensions
Increased Eximbank fund aims to aid ROK defense firms in securing large-scale defense contracts, but risks remain
February 26, 2024
Election Watch: Centrist dreams falter as South Korea’s big tent party collapses
Breakup of New Reform Party and main opposition missteps position the ruling conservative party to gain
February 23, 2024
Merger party doomed, doctors strike back, dissent gagged — Ep. 6
Implications of ‘big tent’ party breakup, controversy over nationwide doctors' strike and freedom of speech concerns
February 23, 2024
