Domestic Politics
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
Briefings
Marking one year since Russian invasion, Ukraine asks South Korea to supply arms
February 27, 2023
Analysis
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
Briefings
ROK Court rules in favor of gay couple seeking spousal health insurance coverage
February 22, 2023
