Domestic Politics
Why a push to reform South Korean spy law risks a diplomatic fallout with China
Current ROK law only forbids espionage for North Korea, while focusing on punishments over measures to prevent leaks
March 4, 2024
Ruling party welcomes National Assembly deputy speaker from opposition
Kim Young-joo’s move underscores turbulence in the DP, could expand ruling party’s voter base ahead of elections
March 4, 2024
Election watch: South Korean opposition in turmoil over how it selects lawmakers
Critics say party is favoring candidates loyal to Lee Jae-myung, eroding public trust and party’s electoral prospects
March 1, 2024
Trainee doctors walkout tests South Korean government
As trainee doctors continue their walkout despite return-to-work deadline, the government weighs punitive responses
March 1, 2024
Unyielding doctor strike, Lee Nak-yon the centrist, reassessing history — Ep. 7
The Korea Pro team discusses the ongoing medical standoff, Lee Nak-yon's centrism, and historical revisionism
February 29, 2024
Why South Korea’s urban expansion is a double-edged sword for growth
The Yoon administration’s plans to develop military lands raise questions on speculation and national defense
February 29, 2024
Fertility freefall challenges South Korea’s demographic stability
As birth rates plummet, the implications for education, health and politics grow dire
February 29, 2024
South Korea’s ruling party’s climate commitment clashes with nuclear ambitions
Han Dong-hoon’s pledge to combat climate change recognizes issue as critical for nation’s economic growth
February 28, 2024
Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
A documentary about the nation’s first president becomes a battleground for future narratives amid election fever
February 27, 2024
South Korea plans to lift military protection zones in economic drive
Amid looming parliamentary elections, land release strategy aims to bolster high-tech industrial growth
February 27, 2024
