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South Korea’s political landscape faces turmoil amid absence of compromise
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s potential veto of marine death probe bill may exacerbate divide with opposition
May 8, 2024
Frontrunner for ROK speaker sparks concerns about her commitment to impartiality
Choo Mi-ae has signaled desire to push forward progressive agenda, despite tradition of nonpartisanship in role
May 1, 2024
Sewol ferry documentary delay sparks outcry as victims seek justice and closure
KBS’s postponement of documentary about disaster reignites debate over government accountability and public trust
April 18, 2024
South Korea’s election watchdog races to ensure integrity amid spy cam scandal
As voters head to the polls on Wednesday, experts warn of the dangers posed by political division and erosion of trust
April 9, 2024
South Korean parties pledge climate change action, but offer few specifics
Experts say politicians are more focused on climate crisis but question whether campaign promises are just lip service
March 29, 2024
Corporate influence in South Korean sports sparks outrage, and calls for reform
Experts say ROK teams need outside funding to survive but emphasize need for transparency in sports management
March 25, 2024
Why conscripting women to serve in South Korea’s military is a tough sell
Population decline creates big need for troops, but public opinion and institutional norms may not move quickly enough
March 14, 2024
South Korea’s military drone ambitions face challenges amid global competition
Defense firms hope UAVs will be next big export, but experts say underdeveloped systems still hinder ROK’s potential
March 13, 2024
Environmental woes mount as South Korea pushes industrial expansion
Despite evidence of harm, experts and NGOs accuse the government of downplaying concerns, favoring industrial interests
March 6, 2024
South Korea’s adoption scandal unveils harrowing realities
Adoptees and advocates push for transparency as investigations shed light on decades of misconduct
February 28, 2024
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