Domestic Politics
Itaewon disaster bill falls victim to political maneuvering
Families' pleas for answers go unheard as the government and opposition prioritize electoral gains over societal healing
February 2, 2024
Female conscription debate and presidential veto of Itaewon probe bill — Ep. 3
The Korea Pro team unravels the politics behind the bill, Lee Jun-seok’s not-so-new pledge and US-ROK-Japan relations
February 2, 2024
How South Korea’s young adult crisis challenges nation’s economic goals
Social expectations driven by education drive and job market divide cause young Koreans to step away from career paths
February 1, 2024
Why new political parties are emerging ahead of South Korea’s general elections
As the two major parties face internal dissent and leadership crises, rifts signal a changing political landscape
January 31, 2024
Yoon’s veto on Itaewon bill stirs controversy ahead of parliamentary elections
Move could sow discontent among voters toward the president and the ruling party, already suffering low approval ratings
January 31, 2024
Minor opposition party floats military duty for women seeking public sector jobs
Lee Jun-seok’s proposal to mandate military service for women collides with fading allure of public sector jobs
January 30, 2024
A ROK political bromance ended by a Dior purse, Trump risk — Ep. 2
Korea Pro team discusses riff between ruling party leader and Yoon Suk-yeol over First Lady’s scandal
January 26, 2024
South Korea’s new mugshot law sparks transparency versus privacy debate
Despite a spike in heinous crimes, experts voice concerns that pushing for suspect identity could violate privacy
January 26, 2024
South Korea’s ruling party leader faces quandary amid rift with President Yoon
Discord between Yoon and ruling party’s interim leader over first lady’s alleged misdeeds casts shadow over elections
January 25, 2024
Why young South Koreans’ rural dream meets harsh farming reality
Many young people who move to countryside for better life end up returning to city due to lack of government support
January 24, 2024
