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Yoon backs National Assembly move to Sejong City amid election frenzy
Briefings

Yoon backs National Assembly move to Sejong City amid election frenzy

Ruling party leader’s plan to relocate legislative branch promises potential benefits for housing market

Yoon backs National Assembly move to Sejong City amid election frenzy
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 28, 2024
South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact
Analysis

South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact

Experts warn that larger pool of doctors may not fix urban-rural divide and that competition will only intensify

South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact
Lina ParkLina Park March 27, 2024
South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda
Analysis

South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda

While ruling party victory would help Yoon advance policies, experts say muddled result could exacerbate gridlock

South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda
Damin JungDamin Jung March 27, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies
Briefings

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies

Reversal in budget priorities likely a belated attempt to rectify earlier decision, support semiconductor industry

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 27, 2024
Yoon calls for flexibility in trainee doctor license suspension
Briefings

Yoon calls for flexibility in trainee doctor license suspension

Ruling party leader’s meeting with medical professors prompts government to reconsider stance

Yoon calls for flexibility in trainee doctor license suspension
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 25, 2024
How Yong Hye-in made her name pushing progressive causes that others won’t
Profiles

How Yong Hye-in made her name pushing progressive causes that others won’t

A champion of basic income, the young lawmaker has won praise from even opponents for her legislative acumen

How Yong Hye-in made her name pushing progressive causes that others won’t
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim March 22, 2024
Power struggles, unlikely alliances, and election surprises — Ep. 10
Podcast

Power struggles, unlikely alliances, and election surprises — Ep. 10

Yoon & Han’s power struggle, Lee & Cho’s rivalry, and a Seoul district becomes an election battleground

Power struggles, unlikely alliances, and election surprises — Ep. 10
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 22, 2024
South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights
Analysis

South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights

Debate is intensifying over plan to address elderly care shortage by recruiting foreigners at sub-minimum wage

South Korean proposal to pay foreigners less sparks uproar over worker rights
Lina ParkLina Park March 21, 2024
Senior presidential aide resigns over intimidating remarks to journalists
Briefings

Senior presidential aide resigns over intimidating remarks to journalists

Hwang Sang-moo’s comments to journalists raise concerns as country hosts Summit for Democracy

Senior presidential aide resigns over intimidating remarks to journalists
KOREA PROKOREA PRO March 21, 2024
South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
Analysis

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding

Bid to join elite group will depend on ability to address domestic and global challenges, including risks for China ties

South Korea eyes joining G7, but faces hurdles amid democratic backsliding
John LeeJohn Lee March 20, 2024
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