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Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest
Analysis

Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest

Experts warn of institutional strain as far-right protesters attack judiciary in defense of Yoon Suk-yeol

Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Joon Ha Park January 20, 2025
Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe
Briefings

Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe

Yoon’s supporters storm court amid escalating tensions, raising concerns over South Korea’s democratic stability

Violence erupts as impeached president faces arrest in martial law probe
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 20, 2025
South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Analysis

South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society

Major policy changes include wage hikes, tax reforms, digital IDs, parental benefits and resource security initiatives

South Korea unveils sweeping 2025 reforms to modernize its economy and society
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 17, 2025
Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
Podcast

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57

How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future

Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 17, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Analysis

South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law

Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny

South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park January 16, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea
Briefings

Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea

Markets show optimism, but political uncertainty looms over governance and security challenges

Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 16, 2025
Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability
Analysis

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

Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park January 14, 2025
Japan’s foreign minister visits South Korea amid Yoon’s impeachment
Briefings

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

Japan’s foreign minister visits South Korea amid Yoon’s impeachment
KOREA PROKOREA PRO January 14, 2025
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Analysis

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

South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel January 13, 2025
Impeachment aftermath fuels surprising support for South Korea’s ruling party
Analysis

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

Impeachment aftermath fuels surprising support for South Korea’s ruling party
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim January 10, 2025
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