Domestic Politics
South Korea faces scrutiny over handling of cross-border child abductions
Weak law enforcement has left parents in legal limbo after their former spouses took their children to Korea
February 22, 2023
ROK Court rules in favor of gay couple seeking spousal health insurance coverage
February 22, 2023
A contentious pro-labor bill expands South Korea’s political fight over unions
Both Yoon administration and opposition seek to use labor issues to score political points ahead of next year’s election
February 21, 2023
Debate about free subway rides for senior citizens rises amid aging society
February 20, 2023
Why Yoon’s embrace of populist economics is bad news for South Korea’s economy
President froze utility fees and is bringing in some of country’s largest corporations to support political decisions
February 16, 2023
The ongoing battle between Seoul and disabled citizens over better metro access
People with disabilities want wheelchair ramps and working elevators across city, but government says it can’t afford it
February 15, 2023
How interior minister’s impeachment could worsen South Korea’s partisan divide
Opposition party likely seeks distraction from leader’s legal woes, but move could backfire in court of public opinion
February 13, 2023
Lee Jae-myung could make strong push for presidency if he can overcome scandals
Early poll suggests South Koreans prefer Democratic leader as next political leader, but caveats abound
February 9, 2023
Could South Korea’s Democratic Party suffer from embattled opposition leader?
Corruption investigations into Lee Jae-myung will extract resource and reputation costs ahead of parliamentary elections
February 8, 2023
