Domestic Politics
Seoul cracks down on firms as inflation risks rise and UFS drills shift — Ep. 92
Jeongmin and John unpack Seoul’s crackdown on corporate safety, cash voucher risks and UFS delays
August 8, 2025
South Korea’s new era of corporate punishment begins with POSCO crackdown
Lee Jae-myung’s response to workplace deaths signals rising legal, financial and reputational risks for major firms
August 7, 2025
South Korea names 41 businesses for failing gender equity compliance mandates
Companies falling short on female hiring standards face procurement penalties and reputational exposure
August 7, 2025
Seoul-Tokyo goodwill grows among youth but historical tensions quietly persist
Shifting political landscapes in South Korea and Japan could reverse progress driven by security and generational shifts
August 5, 2025
Lee Jae-myung wins centrist approval but fails to secure partisan loyalty
July data shows centrists reward policy results but are quick to withdraw party support after missteps
August 4, 2025
South Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for August 2025
August 1, 2025
Business groups warn Yellow Envelope Law could hurt investment in South Korea
US, European and domestic groups urge Seoul to reconsider contentious law ahead of major trade talks with Washington
July 31, 2025
South Korea to hike corporate tax, expand capital gains net for shareholders
DP and government agree to restore top corporate tax rate and lower the capital gains threshold to widen taxable assets
July 30, 2025
From train operator to labor minister: Kim Young-hoon’s unlikely ascent
Kim’s career in labor activism offers credibility with unions but raises concerns for business and opposition lawmakers
July 29, 2025
How South Korea bankrolls US lawmaker trips to Seoul to promote its policy goals
Korea Foundation appears to route funding for congressional travel program through US nonprofit, Korea Pro finds
July 25, 2025
