Domestic Politics
OECD warns Korea’s structural challenges are becoming increasingly intertwined
New survey says aging, fiscal pressure and regional inequality now reinforce each other, demanding coordinated reforms
July 3, 2026
South Korea’s AI megaprojects face their biggest threat: physical reality
Seoul’s AI blueprint hinges on whether the state can deliver power, talent and infrastructure at unprecedented scale
July 1, 2026
South Korea in June 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from June 1 to 30, 2026, and key outlook for July 2026
June 30, 2026
Lee unveils AI-led industrial strategy backed by Samsung and SK investment plans
Government links chips, Physical AI and data centers with faster permitting and infrastructure to drive long-term growth
June 30, 2026
More Iran uncertainty, G7 diplomacy and South Korea’s AI stock surge — Ep. 138
South Korea weighs Gulf risks, Trump-era diplomacy and what stronger chip demand could mean for Samsung and SK Hynix
June 26, 2026
South Korea’s AI winners are pulling away as Lee warns of youth alienation
BOK data reveal widening gaps in corporate performance as Seoul confronts questions over who benefits from AI growth
June 24, 2026
South Korea delays flagship startup program after leak exposes founders’ ideas
Data breach and delayed expansion raise questions about whether small businesses can trust government with their ideas
June 23, 2026
Middle East ceasefire, nuclear submarines and PPP’s polling surge — Ep. 137
Questions over Iran peace deal coincide with new momentum for Seoul's submarine ambitions and shifting voter sentiment
June 19, 2026
New PPP floor leader takes center stage as conservatives confront Yoon legacy
Jeong Jeom-sig, a Yoon ally, faces an early test as conservatives debate re-election and political renewal
June 19, 2026
Why South Korea still hesitates over a military logistics pact with Japan
The two countries acknowledge the pact’s strategic value, but historical memory and public opinion still constrain Seoul
June 17, 2026
