Domestic Politics
Hyundai’s $21B US push signals a seismic strategy shift for South Korean firms
Tariffs, domestic instability and weak diplomacy are driving Korean conglomerates to behave like post-national entities
March 26, 2025
Hyundai to invest $21 billion in US to dodge tariffs and secure market share
Conglomerate’s plan includes new EV plants, AI labs and 14,000 jobs as Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are set to kick in
March 26, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking towns explore refugees as a fix for demographic collapse
Yeongyang County’s refugee plan is still under review but reflects growing pressure to find solutions
March 25, 2025
South Korea’s 2025 SDG Report highlights economic and social weaknesses
Weak progress on green energy, high elderly poverty and social inequality highlight structural gaps in safety net
March 25, 2025
South Korean PM’s reinstatement sets high bar for presidential impeachment
Constitutional Court’s focus on proportionality and intent may shield Yoon and future leaders from accountability
March 24, 2025
Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble
Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi Sang-mok reflects growing anxiety that could seriously backfire with swing voters
March 21, 2025
Another potential impeachment, interest rates and trade tensions — Ep. 67
South Korea’s opposition seeks to impeach Acting President Choi as steel tariffs and Fed policy squeeze Seoul’s economy
March 21, 2025
South Korea’s opposition moves to impeach Acting President Choi Sang-mok
Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi could trigger market volatility and political backlash
March 21, 2025
South Korea’s new law on managing nuclear waste faces uphill battle with public
Securing waste storage could stabilize energy policy, but environmental concerns and public distrust pose challenges
March 19, 2025
South Korea approves sweeping energy laws to boost grid and nuclear storage
Local resistance to nuclear waste storage and offshore wind development could complicate implementation
March 19, 2025
