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South Korea reins in budget spending in face of demographic time bomb
Analysis

South Korea reins in budget spending in face of demographic time bomb

While ROK still enjoys enviable fiscal position, cuts from Moon-era budget highs will likely hurt industry and poor

South Korea reins in budget spending in face of demographic time bomb
Peter WardPeter Ward September 12, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol rejects three nos deal with China in words, but not actions
Analysis

Yoon Suk-yeol rejects three nos deal with China in words, but not actions

Seoul appears wary of angering Beijing by openly violating Moon-era agreement, but ambiguous approach also carries risks

Yoon Suk-yeol rejects three nos deal with China in words, but not actions
Kina KunzKina Kunz September 5, 2022
Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
Analysis

Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers

Inflation Reduction Act casts doubt over Washington’s commitment to multilateralism and economic security of its allies

Friends without benefits: How a new US law penalizes South Korean carmakers
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh August 30, 2022
Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
Analysis

Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia

Weapons deals support ROK’s domestic R&D and boost supply chain resiliency with democratic partner in region

Shared worldviews drive growing defense ties between South Korea and Australia
John LeeJohn Lee August 25, 2022
Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president
Opinion

Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president

South Korean president is seeking economic wins amid low approval rating, while aiming to avoid political controversy

Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel August 17, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol finds his approval rating floor, despite botched flood response
Opinion

Yoon Suk-yeol finds his approval rating floor, despite botched flood response

Support rate for ROK president bottoms out in 20s and looks likely to stay there due to strong disapproval among public

Yoon Suk-yeol finds his approval rating floor, despite botched flood response
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff August 16, 2022
South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
Analysis

South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?

New administration can build on Moon’s efforts to elevate relationship and expanding economic and security cooperation

South Korea and India enjoy growing ties. But will Yoon prioritize New Delhi?
Gabriela BernalGabriela Bernal August 11, 2022
South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Opinion

South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation

Older men who dominate politics ignore equality and representation, even as Yoon tries to raise Korea’s global profile

South Korea’s lack of minority protections jeopardizes its global reputation
Jumin LeeJumin Lee August 10, 2022
Disastrous rollout of education policy drives Yoon’s approval rating lower still
Opinion

Disastrous rollout of education policy drives Yoon’s approval rating lower still

All age groups 18-69 disapprove of South Korean president, as support for opposition eclipses ruling party

Disastrous rollout of education policy drives Yoon’s approval rating lower still
Karl FriedhoffKarl Friedhoff August 8, 2022
Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Analysis

Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China

Samsung and SK Hynix appear on board with US vision for semiconductor alliance with advanced East Asian economies

Why South Korea’s biggest chipmakers are betting big on US over China
Sooyoung OhSooyoung Oh August 4, 2022