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South Korea’s political system depends on restraint — and that restraint is gone
Opinion

South Korea’s political system depends on restraint — and that restraint is gone

With a figurehead president, courts stepping into politics and parties at war, institutional collapse is the new reality

South Korea’s political system depends on restraint — and that restraint is gone
John LeeJohn Lee May 2, 2025
Lee Jae-myung dealt legal blow, Han Duck-soo exits acting presidency — Ep. 74
Podcast

Lee Jae-myung dealt legal blow, Han Duck-soo exits acting presidency — Ep. 74

Supreme Court tosses election frontrunner’s acquittal as acting president resigns to seek presidency

Lee Jae-myung dealt legal blow, Han Duck-soo exits acting presidency — Ep. 74
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 2, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s legal risk rises as South Korea cycles through acting presidents
Briefings

Lee Jae-myung’s legal risk rises as South Korea cycles through acting presidents

Supreme Court ruling risks opposition leader’s candidacy while Han and Choi’s resignation elevates education minister

Lee Jae-myung’s legal risk rises as South Korea cycles through acting presidents
KOREA PROKOREA PRO May 2, 2025
South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month In Review

South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for May 2025

South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Acting president vetoes bill limiting powers ahead of South Korea’s snap vote
Briefings

Acting president vetoes bill limiting powers ahead of South Korea’s snap vote

Han Duck-soo’s decision may rally conservatives but unlikely to alter opposition’s structural advantage in polls

Acting president vetoes bill limiting powers ahead of South Korea’s snap vote
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 30, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Analysis

South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election

Experts warn rushed reforms could leave country vulnerable unless transition plans are carefully phased and realistic

South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park April 29, 2025
Why South Korea’s top court is moving fast on presidential frontrunner’s appeal
Analysis

Why South Korea’s top court is moving fast on presidential frontrunner’s appeal

Institutional survival, not electoral intervention, is driving procedural urgency in Lee Jae-myung’s appeal process

Why South Korea’s top court is moving fast on presidential frontrunner’s appeal
John LeeJohn Lee April 28, 2025
Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
Podcast

Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73

Lee Jae-myung’s lead grows as Moon is indicted for bribery while friends and foes redraw Northeast Asia’s map

Shifting polls, Moon Jae-in’s indictment and rising geopolitical risks — Ep. 73
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 25, 2025
South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
Analysis

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map

Tokyo’s proposal for new East Asia theater structure risks eroding ROK relevance without active presidential leadership

South Korea in danger of strategic eclipse as US and Japan redraw security map
John LeeJohn Lee April 22, 2025
Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
Briefings

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules

Lee Jae-myung pledges improved shareholder rights, anti-manipulation rules and MSCI upgrade plans

Presidential frontrunner vows to end Korea Discount, pledges fairer market rules
KOREA PROKOREA PRO April 22, 2025
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