Domestic Politics
Analysis
South Korea’s pension fund careens toward demographic cliff
Aging population threatens sustainability of system, forcing hard choices about retirement, immigration and more
April 25, 2023
Analysis
Seoul’s foreign policy divisions bubble to surface after key adviser resigns
Reshuffle in national security office sets stage for politicking, which could come at expense of South Korea’s interests
April 24, 2023
Briefings
South Korean military aid for Ukraine if ‘under a large-scale civilian attack’
April 20, 2023
Analysis
South Korea pumps brakes on plans to overhaul rape laws despite calls for reform
Seoul emphasizes need for social consensus, but critics say unresponsive laws lead to impunity for sexual crimes
April 13, 2023
Analysis
Why spying allegations will have little impact on the US- South Korea alliance
Despite polarized reactions at home, Seoul remains focused on DPRK and trade ahead of summit in Washington this month
April 12, 2023
Analysis
How South Korea’s political parties are preparing for upcoming campaign season
A Korea Pro analysis on the two major parties’ strengths and weaknesses, prospects for victory and election goals
April 10, 2023
Analysis
‘Servant of Japan’: South Korea’s opposition challenges Yoon’s rapprochement
The Democratic Party has pushed Yoon on Fukushima, called for an official ‘Dokdo Day’ to celebrate disputed islets
April 7, 2023
