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Yoon Suk-yeol’s task: Convincing South Koreans it’s OK to get along with Japan
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

Yoon Suk-yeol’s task: Convincing South Koreans it’s OK to get along with Japan
John LeeJohn Lee March 17, 2023
Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
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

Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
John LeeJohn Lee March 15, 2023
Why more and more South Koreans are choosing not to have children
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

Why more and more South Koreans are choosing not to have children
Hyojin KimHyojin Kim March 14, 2023
Yoon’s support stands firm despite South Korean opposition to forced labor deal
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

Yoon’s support stands firm despite South Korean opposition to forced labor deal
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff March 13, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to the US could be his greatest challenge yet
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

Yoon Suk-yeol’s state visit to the US could be his greatest challenge yet
John LeeJohn Lee March 10, 2023
Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
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

Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff March 9, 2023
Why South Korea’s new ruling party leader faces difficult days ahead
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

Why South Korea’s new ruling party leader faces difficult days ahead
John LeeJohn Lee March 8, 2023
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