Domestic Politics
Lee Jae-myung delivers address to mark one-year anniversary of martial law
President calls for thorough investigations while lauding Korean citizens for their role in blocking return to autocracy
December 3, 2025
South Korea hikes corporate and education tax to fund $495B budget for 2026
Bipartisan deal forces private sector to underwrite Lee Jae-myung’s National Growth Fund while opposition folds on taxes
December 3, 2025
One year on, South Korean conservatives are divided as ever about martial law
Violence at PPP rallies has exposed a raging debate over whether to apologize ahead of local elections, or double down
December 2, 2025
Why Coupang’s data disaster may have handed South Korea a regulatory cudgel
Data leak provides cover for aggressive regulations as US trade deal constrains new monopoly legislation
December 1, 2025
Rocket success, defense setback and tightening monetary reality — Ep. 108
South Korea advances space ambitions, loses major naval deal in Poland, and the BOK faces tightening policy constraints
November 28, 2025
South Korea in November 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Nov. 1 to 26, 2025, and key outlook for December 2025
November 28, 2025
Cyber theft tests South Korea’s fintech credibility as Naver unveils big merger
44.5 billion won loss at country’s largest crypto exchange highlights governance discipline, cybersecurity readiness
November 28, 2025
BOK faces narrow policy options as currency volatility tests growth, stability
Central bank holds policy rate steady at 2.5% as won’s depreciation constrains monetary freedom
November 27, 2025
National Pension Service moves to enforce tougher safety criteria in South Korea
Stronger penalties for fatal accidents and safety violations heighten compliance risk across industry and supply chains
November 25, 2025
Defense cooperation falters as Seoul and Tokyo clash over symbolic sovereignty
Refueling denial and drill cancellation reveal how nationalist pressure threatens operational readiness and US strategy
November 24, 2025
