Domestic Politics
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
Former president’s memoir reveals risks for South Korea’s foreign policy
Moon Jae-in’s memoir and potential progressive presidents’ stances toward Japan and China signal diplomatic risks
June 19, 2024
South Korea’s deepfake sex crime epidemic exposes lack of legal protections
As women fall victim to AI-generated pornography, activists call for stronger laws and accountability measures
June 14, 2024
Yoon’s Central Asia trip, renewable energy targets, Lina’s farewell — Ep. 24
The team discusses South Korea’s critical mineral deals, renewable energy challenges and Lina’s Korea Pro experience
June 14, 2024
Korean government, doctors remain deadlocked in medical school quota dispute
Patients bear the brunt of the four-month-long strike while government warns of stern action against strikers
June 14, 2024
South Korea’s sluggish renewable energy transition puts economy at risk
Falling behind other developed nations in clean energy adoption will hinder country’s competitiveness and reputation
June 12, 2024
Yoon embarks on Central Asian economic diplomacy amid inter-Korean tensions
South Korean president seeks to expand business ties while facing potential criticism and provocations from North Korea
June 11, 2024
Yoon’s oil claims, Japan’s rising sun flag dispute, Korea-Africa summit — Ep. 23
This week, Jeongmin and John discuss the implication of Yoon’s oil reserve claims and the ROK-Africa summit
June 7, 2024
