2022/09/19 |
Yoon Scrambles To Restore Domestic Confidence
With approval ratings bottoming out at 24%, President Yoon Suk-yeol carried out the first reshuffle of his office, but it's too early to tell whether the move will restore domestic confidence in his presidency.
2022/07/05 |
South Korea Returns to Nuclear Power’s Warm Embrace
President Yoon Suk-yeol is going all in on nuclear power, both at home and abroad, marking a shift from his predecessor’s undecided approach.
2022/06/10 |
Thousands of South Korean Truckers Broaden Strike Action
Truckers in South Korea are on a strike action, protesting sharply rising fuel prices and demanding basic pay guarantees. It's an early test for conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol.
2022/03/15 |
South Korea: How Did the Pardon of Park Geun-hye Affect the Election?
A pre-election survey undermines the oft-cited idea that national unity in South Korea is promoted through pardons of former presidents.
2022/03/10 |
South Korea: How Does Moon Jae-in’s Presidency Affect the Election
The results of a pre-election survey suggest that growing backlash to Covid-19 policies led to declining support for Moon, perhaps indirectly affecting perceptions of the losing candidate, Lee Jae-myung.
2022/02/10 |
A Foreign Policy Cheat Sheet for South Korea’s Presidential Election
Liberal and conservative candidates bring distinct traits to office. But after polling day, the shackles could come off.