Domestic Politics
South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights
The ROK is out of step with its Western peers even Asian neighbors and must reflect on how it treats sexual minorities
March 19, 2024
South Korean envoy’s travel ban dispute fuels political turmoil before polls
Growing rift between the presidential office, corruption watchdog and ruling party leader casts a shadow on elections
March 19, 2024
Korean government’s widespread use of personal emails poses security risks
Blase attitude about net safety and cumbersome official software broaden exposure to phishing and other attacks
March 18, 2024
South Korea hosts democracy summit as its own democratic principles erode
Blinken’s visit comes amid growing concerns about the country’s democratic backsliding under President Yoon Suk-yeol
March 18, 2024
Former justice minister’s comeback splits progressives along generational lines
Cho Kuk’s popularity among older progressives contrasts with disdain from younger voters wary of corruption
March 15, 2024
Korean missionary’s Russia charges, scandalous ambassador pick — Ep. 9
A South Korean was arrested for spying in Russia & the president tapped an ex-defense minister as his envoy to Australia
March 15, 2024
South Korea pledges significant boost for pediatric care amid doctor shortage
Government aims to tackle doctor shortage, reduce child hospitalization costs amid election season
March 15, 2024
Han Dong-hoon’s rise from prosecutor to presidential frontrunner
Korea Pro charts how the ruling party boss built his fame tackling corruption and launched an unlikely political career
March 14, 2024
Why conscripting women to serve in South Korea’s military is a tough sell
Population decline creates big need for troops, but public opinion and institutional norms may not move quickly enough
March 14, 2024
South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses
Financial Supervisory Service advisory raises concerns over effectiveness and adequacy in addressing investors’ losses
March 12, 2024
