Domestic Politics
Analysis
Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
New survey puts South Korean president’s popularity at 8-month high but may not provide sound basis for policy decisions
March 9, 2023
Analysis
Why South Korea’s new ruling party leader faces difficult days ahead
Kim Gi-hyeon faces corruption allegations and will have to win over those who view him as too close to president
March 8, 2023
Analysis
Why the ROK-Japan deal on forced labor will be hard for opponents to overturn
Yoon is early in presidency and his foreign policy prioritizes normal relations with democratic neighbor
March 7, 2023
Briefings
South Korea and Japan agree to create fund to resolve wartime forced labor issue
March 6, 2023
Analysis
Unable to sway detractors, Yoon Suk-yeol doubles down on conservative positions
The unpopular president has redirected energy into his base, a move that’s likely to deepen South Korea’s polarization
March 1, 2023
Analysis
South Korea’s opposition leader avoids arrest, but his party isn’t celebrating
National Assembly votes to save Lee Jae-myung by single vote, revealing many within his party want to see him jailed
February 28, 2023
