Domestic Politics
Analysis
Why South Korean lawmakers are renouncing their right to immunity from arrest
Critics have condemned use of privilege as ‘bulletproof vest,’ but others see safeguard against executive overreach
July 6, 2023
Briefings
Democratic Party mulls Japanese seafood import ban over Fukushima water release
July 6, 2023
Analysis
Green tie politics: A former prime minister’s return ripples through South Korea
Known as a moderate voice, Lee Nak-yeon’s return from US could fuel tensions in progressive party ahead of elections
July 3, 2023
Briefings
Yoon appoints conservative scholar as unification minister in cabinet shuffle
June 30, 2023
Briefings
President Yoon Suk-yeol warns of “fake news” threat at civic group anniversary
June 29, 2023
Analysis
How US investors’ court victory over South Korea could spur financial reform
Loss will bleaken ROK’s reputation but may incentivize Seoul to work to boost credibility as foreign investment hub
June 21, 2023
Briefings
Ruling party leader calls for reciprocity in Korea-China relations in speech
June 21, 2023
