Should You Vacation in South Korea? Experts Weigh In Amid Political Unrest

Public outcry and protests continue in South Korea following the recent martial law chaos. But is it safe to travel to the ...
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Anti-China sentiment grows in Korea, fueled by politics and sour relations

Protesters hold South Korean flags and a placard with anti-China slogans during a rally in front of the Chinese Embassy in Jung District, central Seoul, in March. [YONHAP] [EXPLAINER] Nearly every ...
The DiplomatOpinion

South Korea’s Fractured Democracy: One Year After Martial Law

The Yeongnam-Honam divide remains one of South Korea’s most persistent political cleavages. The ruling Democratic Party holds ...
Daily NKOpinion

S. Korea’s plan to scrap N. Korean human rights center risks abandoning victims for political expediency

A report recently emerged that the government is considering a plan to scrap the establishment of the National Center for ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

South Korean leader says country overcame 'crisis' on martial law anniversary

South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday the country had overcome an "unprecedented crisis" of democracy one year on ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Polarised South Korea marks martial law anniversary

South Koreans are expected to take to the streets on Wednesday for a rally marking the first anniversary of ousted president ...
The American Conservative

Trump Should Stay Out of South Korean Politics

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung held their long-anticipated summit on Monday. The meeting was overdue but ...
UPI

In Washington, Korean Americans await outcome of President Lee's visit

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (UPI) --South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's first visit with President Donald Trump in Washington on Monday has drawn much attention from experts and policymakers. For younger ...
The New York Times

Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming

To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.
The Diplomat

A New Beginning for Japan-South Korea Relations – Again

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung (left) and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru attend a joint press conference following their summit in Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 23, 2025. Credit: Office of the ...
The National Interest

Is America Prepared for Korea’s New President?

South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, is a pragmatic outsider whose “Korea First” approach could strain ties with Trump, especially over AI, North Korea, and potential nuclearization. After the ...
East Asia Forum

Signs of convergence on South Korean foreign policy strategy

On paper, South Korea — a rich, democratic, globally integrated middle power — has all it needs to punch above its weight in international affairs. But despite strong national capacities, a highly ...