Domestic Politics
South Korea’s top candidates lay out starkly different visions ahead of election
Lee proposes state-driven innovation and reform while Kim calls for liberalization and institutional rollback
May 13, 2025
What to expect from South Korea’s snap presidential election on June 3
From registration and polling to inauguration, here’s how South Korea’s election process will unfold step by step
May 12, 2025
Kim Moon-soo clinches PPP nomination after failed attempt to install Han
Ruling party unable to mount credible electoral opposition as poll shows majority backing for Lee Jae-myung
May 12, 2025
Kim Moon-soo rebels, Lee Jae-myung relaxes, and Czech deal collapses — Ep. 76
PPP nominee seeks court protection amid party revolt as DP steadies and KHNP faces setback abroad
May 9, 2025
Conservative disarray threatens last-minute bid to unseat Lee Jae-myung
Electoral math suggests a path for conservative victory, but leadership disputes may cost the right its most viable shot
May 8, 2025
Seoul High Court delays Lee Jae-myung’s trial until after election day
Decision grants frontrunner temporary legal shield as court cites fairness and Democratic Party pushes immunity bill
May 8, 2025
Presidential frontrunner’s lead narrows as Supreme Court ruling shakes race
Realmeter poll shows Lee Jae-myung dropping below 50% as Han Duck-soo surges and conservatives weigh unity ticket
May 6, 2025
Colin Marshall on why South Korea’s politics resist Western labels — Ep. 75
Why South Korea’s left and right defy ideological labels, and what that says about power
May 5, 2025
Former labor minister wins nomination as conservatives move toward unity ticket
Kim Moon-soo’s nomination positions PPP to unify, but his weak popularity may undercut challenge to Lee Jae-myung
May 5, 2025
Education minister takes control as South Korea’s latest acting president
With no security credentials, Lee Ju-ho leads a fragile state amid cabinet collapse and geopolitical headwinds
May 2, 2025
