Domestic Politics
Briefings
Opposition leader tables bill to officially recognize Oct. 25 as ‘Dokdo Day’
March 22, 2023
Analysis
Yoon Suk-yeol’s task: Convincing South Koreans it’s OK to get along with Japan
Japan’s decision to lift export curbs could benefit ROK chip firms, but Yoon faces opposition to his outreach to Tokyo
March 17, 2023
Briefings
Ruling and opposition party leaders agree to cooperate on livelihood issues
March 16, 2023
Analysis
Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
Oh Se-hoon has outsized political influence that could shape ROK debate on nukes — and boost his presidential ambitions
March 15, 2023
Analysis
Why more and more South Koreans are choosing not to have children
Child care costs, unhelpful workplaces and shifting values drive what expert says is ‘rational choice’ to go childless
March 14, 2023
Analysis
Yoon’s support stands firm despite South Korean opposition to forced labor deal
President’s conservative base backs agreement with Japan, showing Yoon has free hand to pursue foreign policy vision
March 13, 2023
Analysis
Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to the US could be his greatest challenge yet
Beset by trade disagreements with US and deteriorating economy, Yoon must deliver results ahead of next year’s election
March 10, 2023
