Domestic Politics
South Korea’s carbon-free energy plan masks renewable energy inertia
New carbon-free energy plan aims to boost exports, but minimal increase in renewable targets casts doubt on commitment
July 17, 2024
Seoul braces for potential US policy shift after Trump assassination attempt
Belief incident will increase Trump’s popularity has investors flocking to overseas assets and domestic defense stocks
July 15, 2024
US and South Korea ink new nuclear deterrence guidelines
Pact aims to reassure Seoul amid calls for independent arsenal, but future US policy shifts remain a concern
July 15, 2024
President Yoon Suk-yeol at NATO, employment high and party drama — Ep. 29
Jeongmin and John discuss Yoon’s NATO meetings, labor ministry data and Han Dong-hoon’s leadership bid
July 12, 2024
Seoul’s controversial flagpole plan stirs debate about role of national symbols
City withdraws proposal to build 100-meter-tall monument, amid concerns it is promoting a form of right-wing jingoism
July 11, 2024
South Korea’s job market shines, but economic storm brews
Record-high employment rates mask sectoral challenges, currency pressures and opposition’s push for cash handout
July 11, 2024
South Korea’s foreign talent push faces hurdles amid aging workforce
New visa policies aim to attract global expertise as demographic and cultural challenges threaten economic stability
July 10, 2024
US-South Korea alliance: Resilience amid change with David Kang — Ep. 28
USC Professor David Kang on how the allies navigate challenges from nuclearization to trade amid political shifts
July 9, 2024
Why a viral petition to impeach South Korea’s president is unlikely to succeed
Despite garnering over 1 million signatures, the move to impeach Yoon Suk-yeol faces significant challenges
July 5, 2024
Economic challenges, retiring boomers and a controversial ambassador — Ep. 27
Jeongmin and John unpack South Korea’s economic vulnerabilities and discuss the impact of an aging population
July 5, 2024
