Domestic Politics
South Korea extends chip R&D work hours, but next government could reverse it
Longer R&D hours give Samsung and SK Hynix an edge, but Lee Jae-myung’s potential win could reverse gains
March 13, 2025
US considers labeling South Korea ‘sensitive,’ placing strain on the alliance
Defense and tech restrictions under the potential measure would undermine Seoul’s security posture and export ambitions
March 12, 2025
SPECIAL: Korea Pro & NK Pro joint briefing on Yoon’s impeachment fallout — Ep.65
Andrei Lankov and Jumin Lee analyze the political repercussions, foreign policy shifts and North Korea’s response
March 12, 2025
Choi warns of economic fallout as Trump targets South Korea with tariffs
Acting president vows “cool-headed” response as Trump’s tariff plan threatens exporters amid global stock market decline
March 12, 2025
South Korea braces for fallout as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears
With tensions high, experts warn that the president’s refusal to accept the ruling could ignite political instability
March 11, 2025
Opposition bloc threatens to impeach top prosecutor after Yoon’s release
DP accuses prosecutor general of failing to appeal Yoon’s release and vows to pursue impeachment if he refuses to resign
March 10, 2025
South Korean court overturns Yoon’s detention on technicality amid legal chaos
Court cites procedural errors in detention, triggering security fears and partisan battles ahead of impeachment ruling
March 7, 2025
South Korean opposition regains momentum, but Yoon arrest ruling muddies outlook
Democratic Party has attracted support with conservative economic stance, with centrists backing impeachment
March 7, 2025
In martial law memoir, Han Dong-hoon stages a comeback but has little new to say
The former ruling party leader seeks a return to power, but weak polling and party divisions cast doubt on his future
March 4, 2025
Polls show Democratic Party pulling ahead as conservative scandal widens
Allegations of illegal election meddling deepen conservative crisis, leaving no clear challenger to Lee Jae-myung
March 4, 2025
