Domestic Politics
Controversy stalks Yoon and Kishida despite efforts to avoid it at summit
ROK and Japanese leaders made progress on expanding cooperation but face constituents still skeptical of rapprochement
May 8, 2023
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in South Korea for two-day visit
May 8, 2023
Yoon Suk-yeol’s summit in Washington met with lukewarm reception in Seoul
In rare show of unity, both left and right fault president for allegedly conceding right to go nuclear in deal with US
May 4, 2023
Politics of care: Uproar over nursing law sets up difficult decision for Yoon
Debate over nurses’ role in medical care has turned partisan after passage of new law without ruling party support
May 3, 2023
Yoon’s approval ratings hold steady despite controversy over Japan remarks
Polls move little after ROK president said Tokyo need not apologize for historical sins, suggesting approval floor
April 28, 2023
Yoon lauds nuclear progress at US-ROK summit, but critics remain unconvinced
Experts say nuclear consultation deal is unlikely to ease ROK public’s doubts about US or enthusiasm for nuke program
April 27, 2023
How Yoon-Biden summit masks South Korea’s growing concerns over US intentions
Two sides have announced major investment deals, but ROK firms fear losing competitive edge due to Washington’s policies
April 26, 2023
South Korea’s pension fund careens toward demographic cliff
Aging population threatens sustainability of system, forcing hard choices about retirement, immigration and more
April 25, 2023
