Domestic Politics
South Korea’s ruling party’s climate commitment clashes with nuclear ambitions
Han Dong-hoon’s pledge to combat climate change recognizes issue as critical for nation’s economic growth
February 28, 2024
Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
A documentary about the nation’s first president becomes a battleground for future narratives amid election fever
February 27, 2024
South Korea plans to lift military protection zones in economic drive
Amid looming parliamentary elections, land release strategy aims to bolster high-tech industrial growth
February 27, 2024
A tale of two polls: Reading between the lines of Yoon’s clashing approval rates
Realeter and Gallup Korea show stark differences in Yoon Suk-yeol’s popularity, but also support as he pushes for change
February 26, 2024
South Korea boosts defense exports amid escalating global tensions
Increased Eximbank fund aims to aid ROK defense firms in securing large-scale defense contracts, but risks remain
February 26, 2024
Election Watch: Centrist dreams falter as South Korea’s big tent party collapses
Breakup of New Reform Party and main opposition missteps position the ruling conservative party to gain
February 23, 2024
Merger party doomed, doctors strike back, dissent gagged — Ep. 6
Implications of ‘big tent’ party breakup, controversy over nationwide doctors' strike and freedom of speech concerns
February 23, 2024
Yoon’s plan to ease greenbelt regulations promises jobs, poses risks
Plan to replace conservation areas with tech hubs likely to spark debate on economic benefits versus environmental costs
February 23, 2024
Gender ministry vacancy hints at political calculation ahead of elections
Yoon’s decision not to appoint new minister likely a nod to campaign pledge to abolish ministry and young male voters
February 22, 2024
South Korea’s big tent coalition collapses over irreconcilable differences
Disagreements on election strategy and policy between defunct NRP co-leaders disrupt plans to challenge major parties
February 21, 2024
