Reframing South Korean Identity: The controversy of General Hong Beom-do’s bust

Experts have likened South Korea's decision to remove freedom fighter’s bust from military academy to McCarthyism

Joon Ha Park September 15, 2023

South Korea nominates three new ministers despite opposition criticism

KOREA PRO September 14, 2023

South Korea’s auxiliary police force: Logistical challenges and political debate

As the country reels from violent crimes, Seoul proposes reintroducing a disbanded police force but hurdles abound

Justin Yeo September 12, 2023

Ruling party links North Korea and South Korean protests, risking public ire

KOREA PRO September 8, 2023

IMF team validates Yoon’s economic policy, supplying political capital

KOREA PRO September 7, 2023

Yoon’s defense diplomacy faces uncertainty as cabinet reshuffle looms

KOREA PRO September 6, 2023

Yoon’s history games: How dictator’s son’s apology furthers New Right agenda

Apologies for deaths caused by Syngman Rhee in 1960 revolution align with conservative presidencies, inviting suspicion

Benjamin A. Engel September 5, 2023

South Korean teachers rally; Yoon government softens stance with polls in mind

KOREA PRO September 4, 2023

Yoon braces for political battle as he unveils dramatically scaled back budget

2024 proposal raises spending by least amount in nearly two decades, cutting R&D investment but hiking pension payouts

John Lee August 31, 2023

How a South Korean creditor’s troubles put ROK financial stability at risk

Saemaul Geumgo’s over-investment in real estate financing and liquidity issues could snowball into major problems

Justin Yeo August 30, 2023