{"id":2207227,"date":"2024-11-22T13:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T04:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2207227"},"modified":"2024-11-22T13:08:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T04:08:03","slug":"opposition-legal-drama-tech-espionage-and-married-womens-job-numbers-ep-48","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2024\/11\/opposition-legal-drama-tech-espionage-and-married-womens-job-numbers-ep-48\/","title":{"rendered":"Opposition legal drama, tech espionage and married women\u2019s job numbers \u2014 Ep. 48"},"content":{"rendered":"
In this episode of <\/span>The Korea Pro Podcast<\/span><\/i>, the entire Korea Pro team joins to unpack the biggest events this past week. Joon Ha begins by discussing the Seoul Central District Court\u2019s verdict against Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung, who received a suspended one-year prison sentence for violating election laws during his 2022 presidential campaign. The team examines how this conviction could impact South Korea\u2019s already polarized political landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n The discussion then shifts to John\u2019s insights on a developing investigation into former Moon administration officials over alleged THAAD-related intelligence leaks to China and domestic anti-THAAD activists. John explores how the Yoon administration might leverage this investigation to challenge the opposition’s defense credentials, while also highlighting concurrent cases of Chinese technological espionage targeting South Korean firms.<\/span><\/p>\n Jeongmin provides a critical analysis of recent government data showing record-high employment rates among married women. While some attribute this increase to President Yoon Suk-yeol\u2019s birth rate and childcare initiatives, Jeongmin reveals a more nuanced picture, examining how economic necessities, ongoing childcare challenges and persistent structural inequalities are driving these employment trends.<\/span><\/p>\n Looking ahead, the team previews Lee Jae-myung\u2019s upcoming sentencing hearing on Monday for alleged subornation of perjury charges, considering how this additional legal challenge could further impact his political future and the Democratic Party\u2019s trajectory.<\/span><\/p>\n About the podcast: <\/b>The Korea Pro Podcast<\/span><\/i> is a weekly 15-minute conversation hosted by Editorial Director Jeongmin Kim (<\/span>@jeongminnkim<\/span><\/a>) and Editor John Lee (<\/span>@koreanforeigner<\/span><\/a>), diving deep into the most pressing stories shaping South Korea \u2014 and dissecting the most complicated ones for professionals monitoring ROK politics, diplomacy, culture, society and technology. Uploaded every Friday.<\/span><\/p>\n This episode was recorded on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n