Domestic Politics
South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Experts warn rushed reforms could leave country vulnerable unless transition plans are carefully phased and realistic
April 29, 2025
Why South Korea’s top court is moving fast on presidential frontrunner’s appeal
Institutional survival, not electoral intervention, is driving procedural urgency in Lee Jae-myung’s appeal process
April 28, 2025
Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map
April 25, 2025
South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership
April 22, 2025
Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans
April 22, 2025
Beyond party lines: Voter blocs crumble as South Korea faces presidential vote
South Korean voters abandon ideological loyalties as centrist pivot boosts Lee Jae-myung’s lead before snap election
April 21, 2025
South Korea unveils $8.6 billion supplementary budget to counter trade shocks
New spending prioritizes national tech resilience and trade shock absorption over traditional fiscal restraint
April 21, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City
April 18, 2025
Markets rattle as tariff chaos unfolds and Korea’s primaries heat up — Ep. 72
Trump’s shifting tariff threats sow confusion, while South Korea’s presidential hopefuls throw their hats in the ring
April 18, 2025
From populist firebrand to centrist: Lee Jae-myung’s reinvention for 2025 race
Korea Pro analyzes opposition leader’s shifting rhetoric as he trades progressive ideals for pragmatism and patriotism
April 17, 2025
