Domestic Politics
SPECIAL: Korea Pro online briefing on Yoon’s removal from presidency — Ep.70
Legal and political experts analyze the Constitutional Court ruling, democratic implications and reform prospects
National Assembly Speaker’s call for constitutional reform faces resistance
Woo Won-shik’s referendum proposal lacks support from opposition leader and presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung
Full text: South Korea’s top court upholds Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment
Court cites misuse of military against parliament, betraying public trust and violating constitutional principles
South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously upholds Yoon impeachment
Unanimous decision removes president from office and triggers snap election within 60 days amid political division
Yoon impeachment ruling: Three scenarios and their risks to social stability
Korea Pro’s analysis of how a unanimous, split or reinstatement ruling could impact the political and business landscape
Tariff troubles, by-election shakeup and D-1 to Yoon’s fate — Ep. 69
Trump hits South Korea with tariffs, progressives surge in by-elections, and what to expect from the impeachment ruling
As Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears, South Korea’s public remains divided
With public support for impeachment rising, experts predict fallout regardless of Constitutional Court’s Friday decision
South Korea’s Constitutional Court to rule on Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment Friday
Decision could trigger snap election or reinstate Yoon, as nation remains divided over martial law declaration
Wildfires highlight South Korea’s rural neglect and leadership failures
Leadership void and inconsistent crisis response threaten recovery, deepen urban-rural divide and fuel distrust
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025