Domestic Politics
Gyeonggi Province’s book removals from school libraries spark fierce debate
Educators and conservative groups clash over the impact on students’ access to information on sensitive topics
May 22, 2024
South Korea’s presidential office apologizes for overseas direct purchase fiasco
Lack of consultation and consideration of public sentiment leads to confusion over overseas direct purchase regulations
May 21, 2024
Yoon pushes for R&D boost, scrapping feasibility studies to drive growth
South Korean president’s plan aims to accelerate innovation but raises concerns over resource allocation
May 20, 2024
Choo Kyung-ho: From finance minister to ruling party floor leader
Korea Pro profiles Choo, 63, who will lead the People Power Party’s conservative economic policy support
May 17, 2024
Unexpected speaker, Dior pastor and unintended trade benefits — Ep. 20
The Korea Pro team unpacks the National Assembly speaker surprise, the first lady’s Dior scandal, and US tariffs
May 17, 2024
South Korea’s surge in dating violence exposes lack of protections for women
Brutal killings have highlighted a disturbing trend, but experts say law still treats partner violence as a minor crime
May 16, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol courts opposition support with labor reform proposal
South Korean president’s proposal may gain opposition support but could weaken organized labor
May 15, 2024
South Korea’s eldercare crisis leaves families buckling under caregiving weight
High costs and inadequate public support force families to shoulder the burden, leading to tragic consequences
May 14, 2024
South Korean elites breaking bad? Nuclearization debate with Victor Cha — Ep. 19
Victor Cha discusses his new report on South Korean elites’ fragile opposition to nuclearization and the risks ahead
May 14, 2024
Yoon administration faces pressure amid Japan’s Naver move
Opposition’s calls for a firm response to protect South Korean corporations from overseas complicates Seoul’s calculus
May 14, 2024
