Domestic Politics
Post-martial law, South Korea’s presidential term reform debate splits experts
Experts mixed on whether proposed changes will improve democratic accountability or create new imbalances
May 22, 2025
South Korea’s candidates diverge on alliance, trade and North Korea strategy
Presidential contenders offer competing slogans on diplomacy and defense, but fall short on plans for execution
May 21, 2025
South Korea’s election laws keep minor parties off the political stage
Legal thresholds and campaign restrictions entrench a two-party system, limiting competition and silencing new voices
May 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential candidates pledge growth but skimp on details
In the second of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on the economy
May 20, 2025
Presidential candidates lay out competing political reform visions ahead of vote
In the first of a multi-part series, Korea Pro explores the main candidates’ official pledges on institutional reform
May 19, 2025
The progressive theorist behind Lee Jae-myung’s economic policy reinvention
Despite no campaign role, You Jong-il has shaped South Korean frontrunner’s pivot from basic income to AI-driven growth
May 16, 2025
Presidential race begins, ruling party drama, US-China tariff deal — Ep. 77
Korea Pro examines candidates' policy visions, party infighting, and U.S.-China trade deal's implications for Seoul
May 16, 2025
Why South Korea’s new ASEAN initiative may not survive the presidential election
Change in government and Trump tariff upheaval threaten to once again disrupt policy toward important regional bloc
May 14, 2025
Presidential frontrunners clash over South Korea’s energy future
Lee Jae-myung pushes renewables and public-led transition, while Kim Moon-soo prioritizes nuclear and price relief
May 13, 2025
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback
May 13, 2025
