Domestic Politics
Analysis
Recent infanticide cases expose challenges single mothers face in South Korea
Tightening laws and penalties for infant abandonment belie complex and deeper societal issues that are being overlooked
July 19, 2023
Briefings
South Korea pledges $8.4M for rain-hit areas; opposition criticizes president
July 18, 2023
Analysis
The cost of labor: Foreign workers face workplace hazards in South Korea
Rising incidents of migrant worker deaths spotlight systemic inadequacies and discrimination in Korea’s labor market
July 17, 2023
Analysis
Why South Korean lawmakers are renouncing their right to immunity from arrest
Critics have condemned use of privilege as ‘bulletproof vest,’ but others see safeguard against executive overreach
July 6, 2023
Briefings
Democratic Party mulls Japanese seafood import ban over Fukushima water release
July 6, 2023
