Domestic Politics
Yoon’s latest scandal, LGBTQ festival, nuclear waste and book removals — Ep. 22
John and Lina discuss potential abuse of presidential power, LGBTQ rights and conservative attacks on sex education
May 31, 2024
Free subway rides for seniors strains South Korea’s railways, and ignites debate
Aging population is forcing policymakers to reevaluate popular senior welfare programs introduced decades ago
May 31, 2024
New allegations Yoon meddled in marine death case fuel scrutiny of his actions
Revelation of president’s phone calls to ex-defense chief risk turning case into all-consuming political controversy
May 30, 2024
Deadlock over radioactive waste jeopardizes future of South Korean nuclear power
Political disputes have obstructed efforts to build more storage, putting energy security and economic growth at risk
May 29, 2024
Trilateral summit in Northeast Asia faces uphill battle amid rising tensions
Geopolitical dynamics and entrenched disputes pose significant hurdles for South Korea, Japan and China
May 27, 2024
Samsung’s new chipmaker head, short-selling ban, overseas purchases — Ep. 21
The Korea Pro team discusses a range of business and economic issues that dominated the headlines in the past week
May 24, 2024
South Korea’s chip industry faces uphill battle despite massive support package
$19 billion investment fails to tackle key challenges as Taiwan’s TSMC outpaces in R&D spending and government support
May 24, 2024
ROK parliament threatens to override Yoon veto, and undermine his presidency
Some ruling party members appear willing to back investigation into marine’s death, siding with opposition over Yoon
May 23, 2024
South Korea extends short-selling ban pending “reliable system” implementation
While aiming to curb illegal practices, prolonged ban may impact market efficiency and investor confidence
May 23, 2024
Gyeonggi Province’s book removals from school libraries spark fierce debate
Educators and conservative groups clash over the impact on students’ access to information on sensitive topics
May 22, 2024
