Domestic Politics
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
August 8, 2022
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
August 4, 2022
South Korean president hemorrhages support as unforced errors pile up
Many in Yoon's own party oppose push to reform police oversight, while critics accuse him of unilateral decision-making
August 1, 2022
Op-ed: Latest raids on South Korean ministries more persecution than prosecution
ROK prosecutors are targeting former government for personnel changes even as Yoon does same, corroding good governance
July 29, 2022
Yoon’s approval rating hits new low, jeopardizing his domestic agenda
Support among conservatives falters as controversies swirl around South Korean president's administration and party
July 25, 2022
Semiconductor wars: South Korea puts chips at center of national security
New President Yoon Suk-yeol seeks to boost domestic production to shield against future supply chain shocks
July 22, 2022
South Korea seeks reset with Japan. But does Tokyo want one too?
Yoon administration wants to shore up relations with largest democracy and US ally in region, but Japan has trust issues
July 21, 2022
South Korean voters appear tired of Yoon Suk-yeol, less than 3 months into term
President is even losing support among oldest voters, long a reliable base for conservative politicians
July 12, 2022
Was Yoon Suk-yeol’s trip to NATO Summit a success? It depends who you ask.
South Korea’s polarized media offer conflicting takes on president's first trip abroad, with attention focused on Japan
July 7, 2022
Yoon spurns balancing between US and China with foreign policy picks
Many appointees to key posts specialize in US relations as new president seeks closer alignment with Washington
June 22, 2022
