Domestic Politics
Analysis
Yoon’s reforms set South Korean government and labor unions on collision course
Fight over unions risks disrupting business and infringing on right to organize, but could improve transparency
March 28, 2023
Briefings
Opposition leader tables bill to officially recognize Oct. 25 as ‘Dokdo Day’
March 22, 2023
Analysis
Yoon Suk-yeol’s task: Convincing South Koreans it’s OK to get along with Japan
Japan’s decision to lift export curbs could benefit ROK chip firms, but Yoon faces opposition to his outreach to Tokyo
March 17, 2023
Briefings
Ruling and opposition party leaders agree to cooperate on livelihood issues
March 16, 2023
Analysis
Why the mayor of Seoul, a municipal leader, is calling for nuclear weapons
Oh Se-hoon has outsized political influence that could shape ROK debate on nukes — and boost his presidential ambitions
March 15, 2023
