Domestic Politics
Han Dong-hoon’s rise from prosecutor to presidential frontrunner
Korea Pro charts how the ruling party boss built his fame tackling corruption and launched an unlikely political career
March 14, 2024
Why conscripting women to serve in South Korea’s military is a tough sell
Population decline creates big need for troops, but public opinion and institutional norms may not move quickly enough
March 14, 2024
South Korea’s financial regulator urges compensation for stock derivative losses
Financial Supervisory Service advisory raises concerns over effectiveness and adequacy in addressing investors’ losses
March 12, 2024
Yoon’s controversial ambassador pick sparks political firestorm in South Korea
Appointment of ex-defense chief under investigation risks stoking public outrage and damaging ties with Australia
March 11, 2024
South Korean food prices soar as agricultural, livestock costs surge in February
High agricultural inflation rates could sway voters if the government fails to stabilize costs in the coming month
March 11, 2024
Election Watch: South Korean parliament’s female representation likely to erode
Experts tell Korea Pro that despite promises from major parties, female political representation will remain low
March 8, 2024
Yoon’s political chess between nurses and doctors, youth policy — Ep. 8
The Korea Pro team discusses the president’s populist tactics and the government’s ironic alliance with nurses
March 8, 2024
Former South Korean defense minister’s appointment as envoy sparks controversy
Lee Jong-sup’s nomination draws criticism as he faces allegations, travel ban in marine death case
March 8, 2024
Kim Chong-in the ‘Kingmaker,’ failed dreams of economic democracy
Korea Pro profiles Kim Chong-in, who oversees candidate nomination at the New Reform Party
March 7, 2024
South Korea’s striking doctors face license suspensions
Approval gains for president and ruling party bolster plans against doctors, hinting at long-term healthcare impact
March 5, 2024
