Domestic Politics
South Korea’s security service faces backlash over blocking Yoon arrest warrant
Acting president’s silence and opposition calls for PSS reform escalate political and institutional tensions
January 6, 2025
Standoff over Yoon’s arrest poses critical test of South Korean rule of law
Resistance to arrest warrant has raised troubling questions about chain of command and the ROK’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Institutional rot and crisis: South Korea’s leadership vacuum — Ep. 55
The Korea Pro team unpacks the impasse over Yoon Suk-yeol’s arrest and implications for Seoul’s political stability
January 3, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol’s supporters block arrest attempt in standoff with law enforcement
Protesters rally outside impeached president’s residence as court-ordered arrest warrant nears execution deadlin
January 3, 2025
The first 100 days: How South Korea’s next leader could steer it out of crisis
With presidency and legislative majority, the Democratic Party has a chance to make a mark but faces high expectations
January 1, 2025
South Korea’s acting president appoints justices as Yoon Suk-yeol faces arrest
Choi Sang-mok appoints justices as Yoon’s legal battle escalates and presidential security may challenge warrant
January 1, 2025
Choi Sang-mok steps in as South Korea’s new interim leader amid mounting crises
From impeachment fallout to the weakest won in 16 years, second acting president’s tenure begins with steep challenges
December 31, 2024
South Korean president faces historic arrest warrant over rebellion charges
Investigators accuse Yoon of declaring martial law and ordering illegal actions, sparking legal and political turmoil
December 31, 2024
Why social issues will pose critical test for South Korea’s Democratic Party
Health care reform and social media regulation lead DP agenda after Yoon’s impeachment but face stiff opposition
December 30, 2024
Flight crash leaves 179 dead in South Korea’s worst aviation tragedy in years
Acting President Choi Sang-mok faces intense scrutiny amid recovery efforts and ongoing political instability
December 30, 2024
