Domestic Politics
Kim Moon-soo: From activist to conservative politician, his own worst enemy
Labor minister’s ideological shifts and self-inflicted controversies risk undermining his credibility and effectiveness
September 6, 2024
South Korea bets on tech and manufacturing to drive growth in 2024-2028 plan
The government pledges support measures for companies, but increasing national debt might limit financial capacity
September 4, 2024
South Korea’s new Nursing Act faces criticism amid fears for patient safety
Law gives physician assistant nurses more responsibilities, but gaps in training and legal clarity worry experts
September 2, 2024
South Korea’s main parties agree on eight key issues in rare talks
Controversial local party chapter system, abolished in 2004 due to funding scandals, may return
September 2, 2024
Yoon’s budget and pension proposals, deepfake sex crime — Ep. 36
Cabinet approves 2025 budget; Yoon pushes pension reforms; Doctors strike over quotas; Deepfake porn scandal
August 30, 2024
South Korea’s pension overhaul faces generational and political hurdles
Yoon’s plan to differentiate premium rates faces resistance from Democratic Party-controlled National Assembly
August 30, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget creates winners and losers among key industries
High-tech, healthcare and defense sectors gain, while public housing, infrastructure and regional growth face cuts
August 29, 2024
South Korea’s Nursing Act passage highlights rare bipartisan cooperation
Bipartisan success overshadowed by deep divisions among healthcare professionals and ongoing doctors’ strike
August 29, 2024
South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal faces political and economic challenges
Plan boosts R&D funding but reduces disaster management and public housing budgets, sparking political conflict
August 28, 2024
Yoon Suk-yeol’s upcoming pension reform speech promises major changes
Key reforms will likely include tiered contributions and a stabilization mechanism to ensure fund longevity
August 26, 2024
