South Korea Politics & Government Policy

Latest news and analysis on South Korea's politics, government policies, diplomacy, and regulatory changes.

RIA Launch Likely Delayed Past March as Economic Bills Stall

The government's planned March launch of the Return to Domestic Market Account (RIA), designed to lure Korean investors back from overseas markets, now appears unlikely to meet its target date. The R...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:59:56 | By Lee Kun-yul

Prime Minister Kim Signals Support for KOSDAQ Spin-Off

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok expressed support on Monday for separating KOSDAQ from the Korea Exchange, saying the tech-heavy market needs institutiona...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:52:54 | By Kim Yu-seung

Why Opposition Party Candidates Remain Invisible

Elections are battles between people. Even when the odds are unfavorable, the fight begins once candidates step forward. But the story changes when ca...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:42:02 | By Lee Seung-ryung

South Korea, Saudi Arabia Defense Chiefs Sign R&D Cooperation MOU

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek held talks with Saudi Arabian Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh on Wednesday. During th...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:01:50 | By Lee Hyun-ho

National Assembly Forms Special Committee for U.S. Investment Bill

Ruling and opposition parties passed a resolution on February 9 to form a special committee for deliberating the "Special Act on Investment in the Uni...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:01:41 | By Kang Do-rim

Lee Signals Phasing Out Tax Breaks for Registered Rental Housing

President Lee Jae-myung on Wednesday targeted approximately 300,000 registered rental housing units in Seoul, including about 50,000 apartments, notin...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:01:29 | By Song Jong-ho

Lawmakers Slam Government's Scaled-Back Administrative Integration Bill

Lawmakers from both ruling and opposition parties sharply criticized the government's passive approach to the administrative integration special bill ...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:01:04 | By Ma Ga-yeon

PPP Expels Kim Jong-hyuk, Targets Bae Hyun-jin Next

The People Power Party (PPP) leadership confirmed on January 9 the expulsion of former Supreme Council member Kim Jong-hyuk, a key ally of former part...

Published 2026.02.09. 18:00:39 | By Heo Jin

Ruling Party Eyes Mandatory Coexistence Fund for Big-Box Retailers' Dawn Delivery

South Korea's ruling party is reviewing conditions for allowing large supermarkets to operate dawn delivery services, including expanding mandatory co...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:59:44 | By Park Hyung-yun

Democratic Party Leader Poised to Withdraw Merger Proposal Amid Internal Revolt

The Democratic Party of Korea is increasingly searching for an "exit strategy" as intense internal opposition has stalled merger discussions with the ...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:59:10 | By Jin Dong-young

US Security Team to Visit Korea This Month for Nuclear Sub, Atomic Energy Talks

A US interagency security negotiation team will visit South Korea this month to discuss nuclear-powered submarine, atomic energy, and shipbuilding coo...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:46:44 | By Juhee Yoo

Unification Minister Considers Lifting Sanctions to Rebuild Inter-Korean Trust

Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said on the 9th that the government is actively considering lifting the "May 24 Measures," South Korea's unilate...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:40:21 | By Kim Yu-seung

Moon Jae-in Admits Real Estate Policy "Failed"

Former President Moon Jae-in acknowledged that his administration's real estate policy was a failure. "I must admit it failed," Moon said in a video ...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:35:14 | By Jin Dong-young

PM Kim Sidesteps Questions on Party Leadership Bid

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok declined to give a direct answer on Jan. 9 when asked about a potential bid for the Democratic Party of Korea's next leade...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:19:54 | By Kim Yoo-seung

PM Kim to Order Halt on Gwanghwamun 'Garden of Gratitude' Project

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said the government is reviewing a stop-work order for the "Garden of Gratitude" project under construction at Gwanghwamun...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:06:46 | By Yoo Joo-hee

Korea Launches Special Committee on US Investment Bill

South Korea's ruling and opposition parties have finalized the formation of a special committee to process the US Investment Special Bill, responding ...

Published 2026.02.09. 17:05:01 | By Lee Seung-ryung

Presidential Office Orders Review of Wildfire Response, Library Book Selection

Presidential Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik on the 9th ordered a comprehensive review of the wildfire response system and public library book selection ...

Published 2026.02.09. 16:50:30 | By Hee-yun Jeon

President Lee Seeks Public Opinion on Purchase-to-Rent Housing Policy

President Lee Jae-myung on Thursday sought public input on whether to continue allowing purchase-to-rent housing programs, following his decision to e...

Published 2026.02.09. 15:41:51 | By Jong-ho Song

National Assembly Passes Motion to Form Special Committee on US Investment Bill

The National Assembly on Thursday approved the formation of a special committee to enact legislation on investment in the United States amid tariff pr...

Published 2026.02.09. 15:33:52 | By Kang Do-rim

South Korea, Saudi Arabia Sign Defense R&D Cooperation Agreement

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Kyu-baek met with Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud in Riyadh on Sunday. During the meeting, ...

Published 2026.02.09. 15:15:03 | By Lee Hyun-ho