Domestic Politics
A ROK political bromance ended by a Dior purse, Trump risk — Ep. 2
Korea Pro team discusses riff between ruling party leader and Yoon Suk-yeol over First Lady’s scandal
January 26, 2024
South Korea’s new mugshot law sparks transparency versus privacy debate
Despite a spike in heinous crimes, experts voice concerns that pushing for suspect identity could violate privacy
January 26, 2024
South Korea’s ruling party leader faces quandary amid rift with President Yoon
Discord between Yoon and ruling party’s interim leader over first lady’s alleged misdeeds casts shadow over elections
January 25, 2024
Why young South Koreans’ rural dream meets harsh farming reality
Many young people who move to countryside for better life end up returning to city due to lack of government support
January 24, 2024
South Korea sees decline in union membership amid confrontation with government
A decade of union growth comes to a halt in the face of strong political opposition and deteriorating public perception
January 24, 2024
Experts call for action amid South Korea’s rapid demographic change
The rise in foreign residents triggers a broader debate on multiculturalism and the need for improved societal cohesion
January 23, 2024
Rift between president and ruling party chief surfaces as general elections loom
Presidential office’s request for Han Dong-hoon’s resignation underscores growing divide in People Power Party
January 23, 2024
South Korea’s rival parties propose actions to reverse low birthrate amid doubts
Financial incentives alone will not likely tackle deep-rooted cultural norms that impede birthrate improvement
January 19, 2024
Yoon’s tax reform proposals face partisan gridlock amid national debt concerns
South Korean president’s tax vision comes amid increasing national debt and reduced tax revenue, faces political reality
January 18, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol pushes for delay in industrial safety law amid SME struggles
With general elections looming, time is running out to delay full implementation of the Serious Accident Punishment Act
January 17, 2024
