Domestic Politics
In martial law memoir, Han Dong-hoon stages a comeback but has little new to say
The former ruling party leader seeks a return to power, but weak polling and party divisions cast doubt on his future
March 4, 2025
Polls show Democratic Party pulling ahead as conservative scandal widens
Allegations of illegal election meddling deepen conservative crisis, leaving no clear challenger to Lee Jae-myung
March 4, 2025
South Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Feb. 1 to 28, 2025, and key outlook for March 2025
March 3, 2025
Choi’s March 1 address warns of US and China pressures on South Korea’s future
Acting president urges stronger economic and security autonomy as Trump pushes tariffs and Beijing tightens influence
March 3, 2025
Anti-China rhetoric in South Korea reaches new heights amid political turmoil
Misinformation spreads as conservative social media figures and politicians exploit tensions to deflect criticism
February 28, 2025
Power without trust: Potential pitfalls of Lee Jae-myung’s likely presidency
Lee may become president, but half of South Korea will see him as a criminal who escaped justice to seize power
February 28, 2025
Yoon’s final defense and China’s warning to South Korea — Ep. 63
The Korea Pro team unpacks Yoon’s closing argument, Beijing’s diplomatic warning and Han Dong-hoon’s political ambitions
February 28, 2025
Choi legally obligated to appoint justice, but court ruling lacks enforcement
With no clear enforcement and an election looming, political calculations may influence Ma Eun-hyuk’s appointment
February 28, 2025
Yoon’s final martial law defense: Desperation or constitutional overreach?
The impeached president framed martial law as a public appeal, but his reinterpretation of emergency powers may backfire
February 27, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s political gamble: Rebranding Democratic Party as conservative
His assertion that the DP has always balanced centrist and conservative values draws scrutiny from critics and experts
February 26, 2025
