Domestic Politics
Yoon’s arrest, Trump’s inauguration and South Korea’s dilemmas — Ep. 57
How Yoon’s fall from power and Trump’s potential plans for North Korea complicate Seoul’s security future
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny
Yoon Suk-yeol becomes first sitting president arrested in South Korea
Markets show optimism, but political uncertainty looms over governance and security challenges
Military leadership void threatens South Korea’s national security and stability
With top defense posts vacant, trials of senior officials expose cracks in military readiness amid regional tensions
Japan’s foreign minister visits South Korea amid Yoon’s impeachment
With a DP-led government likely to take over the reins, Tokyo positions itself for changing foreign policy approaches
South Korea’s conservative media battles irrelevance amid martial law fallout
Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms
Impeachment aftermath fuels surprising support for South Korea’s ruling party
Strong conservative backing and shifting moderate sentiment position the PPP for a critical election showdown
Trump’s Inauguration, nuclear deals and South Korea’s legal battles — Ep. 56
The Korea Pro team discusses the latest nuclear energy pact, legal chaos and business ties at Trump’s inauguration
Patients face higher costs as South Korea overhauls health insurance policies
Non-reimbursed services like manual therapy will see out-of-pocket costs rise to 90 to 95% under new healthcare reforms
Impeachment turmoil shapes South Korea’s fast-tracked presidential election
Undecided voters hold the key as ruling and opposition parties fan institutional distrust and competing narratives