Domestic Politics
Tariff troubles, by-election shakeup and D-1 to Yoon’s fate — Ep. 69
Trump hits South Korea with tariffs, progressives surge in by-elections, and what to expect from the impeachment ruling
April 3, 2025
As Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears, South Korea’s public remains divided
With public support for impeachment rising, experts predict fallout regardless of Constitutional Court’s Friday decision
April 2, 2025
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment Friday
Decision could trigger snap election or reinstate Yoon, as nation remains divided over martial law declaration
April 2, 2025
Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
Leadership void and inconsistent crisis response threaten recovery, deepen urban-rural divide and fuel distrust
April 1, 2025
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025
March 31, 2025
South Korea’s historic wildfires leave behind ash, anger and abandonment
Local residents describe blazing infernos, failing signals and a capital more focused on politics than people in crisis
March 28, 2025
Acquitted but not cleared: Lee Jae-myung still faces legal jeopardy in 2025
From Daejang-dong to North Korea transfers, unresolved charges will define opposition leader’s presidential bid
March 28, 2025
Court drama, US auto tariffs, and worst fire in South Korea’s history — Ep. 68
Han Duck-soo returns, Lee Jae-myung is cleared, Trump hits autos and wildfires test the country’s resilience
March 28, 2025
Trump’s 25% auto tariffs undermine KORUS, leaving South Korea flat-footed
Free trade agreement sidelined as Trump weaponizes tariffs and private sector acts without waiting for government
March 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung acquitted, clearing major legal hurdle to South Korea’s presidency
High Court acquits opposition leader, undercutting his rivals as Constitutional Court nears Yoon impeachment ruling
March 27, 2025
