Domestic Politics
Loan scandal at Woori Bank highlights systemic issues in ROK financial sector
Weak internal controls and concentrated power spark concerns over stability and regulatory effectiveness
August 12, 2024
South Korea confronts underpriced stock market, but shirks chaebol reform
Seoul is relying on voluntary measures to tackle Korea Discount, even as weak corporate governance plagues investors
August 9, 2024
Sado mine controversy lingers as espionage reform gains steam — Ep. 33
Seoul grapples with Tokyo’s rejection of forced labor acknowledgment and bipartisan push for espionage law overhaul
August 9, 2024
Seoul’s spy scandal exposes intelligence vulnerabilities
Defense ministry refers official to prosecution amid efforts to reform intelligence command and update espionage law
August 9, 2024
How South Korea’s tax overhaul could exacerbate sky-high real estate prices
First major tax change in decades risks increasing housing inequality and economic volatility by cutting inheritance tax
August 7, 2024
South Korea’s Cabinet moves to veto contentious broadcasting bills
Clashes over broadcasting bills, labor rights and economic measures erode public’s confidence in the government
August 7, 2024
Overseas Korean adoptees struggle for answers in the face of red tape
Bureaucratic inconsistencies and societal barriers complicate the path to truth for many Korean adoptees
August 5, 2024
Why South Korea is reviving the first lady’s office after proudly abolishing it
Reinstating the Second Annex Office risks hypocrisy accusations but may mitigate political fallout
August 2, 2024
Seoul caught between Fed & Bank of Japan while deepening defense ties — Ep. 32
South Korea navigates monetary policy amid export growth and weak domestic consumption, as defense cooperation expands
August 2, 2024
South Korea braces for economic turbulence following Japan’s interest rate hike
The Bank of Japan’s unexpected rate hike could trigger currency volatility and capital outflows from the ROK
August 1, 2024
