Domestic Politics
Adoption abuse findings put South Korea at risk of global legal action
Investigation reveals decades of violations, including coerced adoptions, identity fraud and institutional neglect
April 16, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis
April 15, 2025
Acting president emerges as top conservative as PPP scrambles to avoid collapse
Han Duck-soo’s viability surges as conservatives weigh unity candidate to counter Lee Jae-myung’s overwhelming lead
April 14, 2025
Timeline: What to expect as South Korea prepares for June 3 snap election
From candidate filings to early voting, here are the key dates in South Korea’s snap election triggered by Yoon’s ouster
April 11, 2025
Trump blinks and key figures declare their candidacies for president — Ep. 71
Trump’s tariff pause eases panic, South Korea’s presidential race accelerates, and U.S. energy designation approaches
April 11, 2025
Lee Jae-myung leads crowded field as South Korean election draws near
With Yoon ousted, Lee faces Kim Dong-yeon in DP primary while PPP contenders split post-impeachment right
April 11, 2025
Trump’s tariff pause steadies markets, but South Korea’s crisis is far from over
Seoul gets a 90-day reprieve, but faces lasting risks from broken trade rules and US unpredictability
April 10, 2025
A nation holds its breath: Photo report from Yoon Suk-yeol’s final day in office
As the court announced its ruling, celebration and resignation unfolded in public squares across downtown Seoul
April 10, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party outlines seven-point vision to reclaim moderates
The PPP mixes something borrowed, something new as conservatives try to shed Yoon’s toxic political baggage
April 9, 2025
Han and Trump discuss trade and defense in first call since Trump’s re-election
South Korea braces for economic fallout as Trump pushes for “fairer” trade and revived defense cost sharing agreements
April 9, 2025
