Domestic Politics
Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability
With top defense posts vacant, trials of senior officials expose cracks in military readiness amid regional tensions
January 14, 2025
Japan’s foreign minister visits South Korea amid Yoon’s impeachment
With a DP-led government likely to take over the reins, Tokyo positions itself for changing foreign policy approaches
January 14, 2025
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms
January 13, 2025
Impeachment aftermath fuels surprising support for South Korea’s ruling party
Strong conservative backing and shifting moderate sentiment position the PPP for a critical election showdown
January 10, 2025
Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration
January 10, 2025
Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies
Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms
January 10, 2025
Impeachment turmoil shapes South Korea’s fast-tracked presidential election
Undecided voters hold the key as ruling and opposition parties fan institutional distrust and competing narratives
January 9, 2025
South Korea’s financial plans aim to stabilize a wobbling economy
FSC aims to tackle low consumption, export challenges and political instability as Yoon’s impeachment shakes markets
January 8, 2025
The ironclad illusion: South Korea’s crisis puts alliance with US to the test
Blinken’s reassurances ring hollow after Yoon’s martial law. Washington needs to do more to speak up for ROK democracy
January 7, 2025
What Yoon’s reinstatement would mean for South Korea’s political future
A failure to uphold impeachment would bring unprecedented turbulence, exacerbating polarization and testing alliances
January 6, 2025
