Seoul’s Armed Forces Day
In celebration of Armed Forces Day, the South Korean government will host a large-scale military parade in Seoul on 1 October 2024.
2024 09 30
The Rise of single-person households in South Korea
Single-person households in South Korea are set to peak in 2041, with the elderly population driving the majority of this growth.
2024 09 27
Yoon’s unification policy requires further time
The Yoon administration redefined South Korea's approach to unification with a focus on preparation through the promotion of freedom, economic reforms, and public empowerment.
2024 09 24
South Korea’s constitutional reform debate to intensify
Constitutional reform to change the current single five-year term to two consecutive five-year or four-year terms is a recurrent debate in South Korea. Yoon’s desire to leave a legacy raises hopes that constitutional reform will soon attract greater attention.
2024 09 20
South Korea and lethal aid to Ukraine
A Russian delegation, led by Sergei Shoigu, secretary of Moscow's Security Council, visited North Korea 13-14 September. South Korea continues to withhold lethal military aid to Kyiv despite increased cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
2024 09 16
South Korea’s forced adoption scandal
An investigation has revealed that thousands of South Korean mothers were coerced into giving up their babies for international adoption during the 1960s-1980s.
2024 09 14
Koreans are buying gold
The Bank of Korea (BoK) remains cautious about gold purchases, prioritizing dollar reserves, while domestic demand for gold surges through retail sales.
2024 09 07
NATO Summit will highlight political risk in Yoon Administration
The visit of Yoon to the U.S. will highlight medium term political risks that will increase as late-term opposition to the Yoon Administration grows.
2024 07 03