Domestic Politics
Unpacking South Korea’s strict drug policy amid celebrity scandals
High-profile cases highlight societal expectations and rigid attitudes toward substance abuse and celebrity culture
November 24, 2023
South Korean court orders Japan to compensate wartime slavery victims
The ruling challenges President Yoon’s diplomatic stance and may negatively affect South Korea-Japan relations
November 24, 2023
How Biden’s pro-union stance clashes with Yoon’s anti-labor policies
The two leaders’ divergent approaches to organized labor will shape their political landscapes and economic legacies
November 21, 2023
Yoon’s APEC strategy: Aligning with allies, but getting sidelined by China
November 20, 2023
South Korea’s pre-election turmoil: Ruling party grapples with policy crises
Struggling with policy reception and growing safety issues, the People Power Party faces challenging electoral prospects
November 15, 2023
South Korea’s plan to modify 52-hour workweek cap likely to meet mixed reactions
November 14, 2023
How Gimpo’s potential merger with Seoul raises political stakes
The Gimpo-Seoul merger proposal spotlights the importance of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea’s power dynamics
November 13, 2023
Opposition passes ‘Yellow Envelope Law’ despite pushback from business sector
November 10, 2023
Election pressures mount for Yoon Suk-yeol as approval among supporters slips
Economy and real estate loom over South Korean parliamentary elections, with president at risk of becoming lame duck
November 8, 2023
How escalating Gaza conflict tests South Korea’s Middle Eastern diplomacy
From trade agreements to defense concerns, South Korea grapples with complex diplomatic realities
November 7, 2023
