Domestic Politics
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
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
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
Yoon’s press conference: Apologetic tone, unchanged stance on key issues
South Korean president softens approach but maintains position on domestic and foreign policy matters
South Korea-Japan tech spat, AUKUS challenges, Yoon’s rare presser — Ep. 18
The Korea Pro team examines the tech spat between Seoul and Tokyo and Yoon’s first press briefing in 21 months
Yoon emphasizes economic growth, pension in first press meeting in 21 months
South Korean president’s economic promises include pension increase, tax abolition; faces political hurdles
Seoul’s repeal of student rights ordinance sparks debate over balance of power
Experts warn of weakened student protections and reversed progress, while critics argue for teachers’ authority
South Korea’s political landscape faces turmoil amid absence of compromise
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s potential veto of marine death probe bill may exacerbate divide with opposition
Yoon moves to iron out inconsistent media strategy after major election loss
President reinstates civil affairs secretary position to improve communication and gauge public sentiment
Controversial deportation of foreign students highlights ROK’s immigration woes
Mismanagement and financial pressures leave students vulnerable as universities seek to offset declining enrollment