Domestic Politics
Former justice minister’s comeback splits progressives along generational lines
Cho Kuk’s popularity among older progressives contrasts with disdain from younger voters wary of corruption
March 15, 2024
Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9
A South Korean was arrested for spying in Russia & the president tapped an ex-defense minister as his envoy to Australia
March 15, 2024
South Korea pledges significant boost for pediatric care amid doctor shortage
Government aims to tackle doctor shortage, reduce child hospitalization costs amid election season
March 15, 2024
Han Dong-hoon’s rise from prosecutor to presidential frontrunner
Korea Pro charts how the ruling party boss built his fame tackling corruption and launched an unlikely political career
March 14, 2024
Why conscripting women to serve in South Korea’s military is a tough sell
Population decline creates big need for troops, but public opinion and institutional norms may not move quickly enough
March 14, 2024
South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses
Financial Supervisory Service advisory raises concerns over effectiveness and adequacy in addressing investors’ losses
March 12, 2024
Yoon’s controversial ambassador pick sparks political firestorm in South Korea
Appointment of ex-defense chief under investigation risks stoking public outrage and damaging ties with Australia
March 11, 2024
South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February
High agricultural inflation rates could sway voters if the government fails to stabilize costs in the coming month
March 11, 2024
Election Watch: South Korean parliament’s female representation likely to erode
Experts tell Korea Pro that despite promises from major parties, female political representation will remain low
March 8, 2024
Yoon’s political chess between nurses and doctors, youth policy — Ep. 8
The Korea Pro team discusses the president’s populist tactics and the government’s ironic alliance with nurses
March 8, 2024
