March 29, 2024
Analysis

Why South Korea’s ruling party wants to relocate parliament outside Seoul

Moving National Assembly could promote regional development and win votes, but may also be unconstitutional

John LeeJohn LeeMarch 28, 2024

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Podcast

Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11

Plans to relocate the National Assembly and halting livelihood debates — Ep. 11

Yoon pauses debates, US and Japan will upgrade their alliance, and South Korean doctors elect a new leader

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KOREA PROMarch 29, 2024
Briefings

South Korean ruling party pushes revised Nursing Act amid doctor strikes

South Korean ruling party pushes revised Nursing Act amid doctor strikes

With the medical field in upheaval, the People Power Party turns to new allies that they previously spurned

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KOREA PROMarch 29, 2024
Briefings

Yoon backs National Assembly move to Sejong City amid election frenzy

Yoon backs National Assembly move to Sejong City amid election frenzy

Ruling party leader’s plan to relocate legislative branch promises potential benefits for housing market

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KOREA PROMarch 28, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact

South Korea’s med school expansion plan sparks debate over long-term impact

Experts warn that larger pool of doctors may not fix urban-rural divide and that competition will only intensify

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Lina ParkMarch 27, 2024
Analysis

South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda

South Korea’s general election is poised to make or break Yoon’s agenda

While ruling party victory would help Yoon advance policies, experts say muddled result could exacerbate gridlock

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Damin JungMarch 27, 2024
Briefings

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies

South Korea’s 2025 budget proposal prioritizes innovation, future technologies

Reversal in budget priorities likely a belated attempt to rectify earlier decision, support semiconductor industry

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KOREA PROMarch 27, 2024
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