Dispatch from South Korea
There is an undercurrent of toughness, even confrontation, in the politics of the Republic of Korea.
South Korea
Joint investigation team on South Korean President Yoon launched
The Korean National Police Agency's National Office of Investigation said it would work together with the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the…
Crypto tax postponed again: Why Korea remains a rare case
The original plan proposed a 22 percent tax on annual crypto income exceeding 2.5 million won ($1,750) starting in January 2022 but has been delayed three times due to political…
South Korea ex-defence minister accused of role in martial law attempts suicide, official says
During a parliamentary hearing, the commissioner general of the Korea Correctional Service said former Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun tried to kill himself minutes before his…
Prosecutors tighten grip on South Korea Defence Minister Kim
Kim, summoned by the special prosecution investigation team for questioning on insurrection, abuse of power and other charges, decided to forgo a court hearing on December 10. He…
Economic impact: The Korea Herald
Political uncertainty related to President Yoon fuels volatility in the Korean financial markets.
South Korea’s impeachment battle is democracy in action
President Yoon’s removal would serve as a global example of how democracies can and should deal with those who abuse the privileges of incumbency.
Japan concerned about South Korea diplomacy amid prolonged political disarray
The Japanese government’s basic stance is to continue improving bilateral relations, which had progressed under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s administration.
Power struggle intensifies among investigative bodies over Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law case
The investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial December 3 martial law declaration has descended into a jurisdictional tug-of-war among South Korea’s…
K-drama worth watching: The Jakarta Post
Democracy survived because the Korean people willed it and fought for it.