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North Korea Is Closing Some Diplomatic Missions Abroad
By Hyung-jin Kim
South Korea thinks the closures are a sign of the North’s economic troubles and the effectiveness of sanctions.
South Korea’s Quest to Become a Global Pivotal State
By Kuyoun Chung
Restoring relationships, especially with countries in the Indo-Pacific region, is a crucial element in achieving Yoon’s vision of a global pivotal state.
The Paradox of South Korea’s Presidential Approval Rating
By Hyeonjong Min
Despite persistently high approval ratings, former President Moon did not pursue major reforms. President Yoon, with low numbers, is promising to do just that.
1 Year After Itaewon Crowd Crush, Victims’ Families Demand a Special Investigation
By Hyung-Jin Kim
No top-level officials have been held accountable for the crowd crush that killed 159 people during Halloween celebrations.
How Do South Koreans View Gender Discrimination?
By Timothy S. Rich, Serena White, and Josie Coyle
The topic was a focal point of the 2022 presidential campaign. What do South Koreans think of the issue now, especially under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration?
Can Yoon Suk-yeol Break South Korea’s Decades-Old Political Curse?
By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
Will the prosecutor-turned-president resist the temptation to target his predecessor with legal investigations in a bid to shore up his political base?
Where Does South Korea Stand on the Israel-Hamas Conflict?
By Kayla Orta
Seoul is urging the swift and peaceful resolution of the conflict, fearing regional and global spillovers. But the Yoon government is also careful not to take sides.
Russian Foreign Minister Visits North Korea After Reported Weapons Transfer
By Associated Press
A trip to Pyongyang by Sergey Lavrov continues the flurry of North Korea-Russia exchanges.
North Korea Orders Establishment of ‘Emergency Trade System’ to Acquire Food
By Jeong Tae Joo
The trade ministry’s order is aimed at circumventing international sanctions and securing safe channels for foreign trade, a source told Daily NK.
Amid Legal Troubles, Lee Jae-myung Tightens Grip on South Korea’s Opposition Party
By Eunwoo Lee
South Korean politics is becoming messier as the proxy war between Lee and President Yoon continues.
How the Travis King Saga Relates to the North Korea-Russia Summit
By Seong-Hyon Lee
There are shifting dynamics in North Korea’s diplomatic strategy, particularly concerning its relationships with the U.S. and Russia.
The Growing China-North Korea-Russia Axis and South Korea’s Response
By Abhishek Sharma
The realignment currently taking place between China, North Korea, and Russia will have serious implications globally, but especially for South Korea.