Domestic Politics
How South Korea’s democratic decay has worsened under President Yoon Suk-yeol
In-depth Korea Pro analysis points to sustained erosion of democratic norms, continuing trends that began under Moon
July 1, 2024
South Korea tackles mental health with counseling vouchers amid challenges
Project provides professional help, but overprescription of antidepressants and low insurance payments may hinder impact
July 1, 2024
Why the fight for South Korea’s parliamentary committees matters
Korea Pro explains how committee members and leaders are chosen and why parties fight for control
June 28, 2024
Opposition wins committee leadership, lithium factory fire tragedy — Ep. 26
Jeongmin and John discuss domestic politics and a deadly industrial accident that took the lives of dozens of workers
June 28, 2024
Public backs South Korea’s medical student quota hike as doctors continue strike
Long-standing doctor shortage and perception of doctors prioritizing livelihoods fuel government’s upper hand
June 26, 2024
South Korean conservatives revive nuclear weapons talk amid regional tensions
Ruling party leadership race fuels debate on nuclear armament despite US efforts to strengthen extended deterrence
June 26, 2024
South Korea’s opposition gains upper hand in legislative power struggle
Democratic Party could use control of key committees to obstruct Yoon’s economic reforms and foreign policy
June 25, 2024
South Korea’s main opposition party weakens anti-corruption rules in charter
Democratic Party amendments raise concerns about eroding accountability and concentrating power in leadership
June 24, 2024
Former interim leader bids for PPP chief, signals rocky relations with president
Han Dong-hoon pledges special probe into marine’s death, vows to reestablish party-government relations
June 24, 2024
Russia-DPRK ties, Seoul-Beijing talks, ROK arms exports — Ep. 25
Jeongmin and John analyze Putin’s visit to North Korea, 2+2 talks with China and Seoul’s defense industry expansion
June 21, 2024
