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This article was published in The Korea Times on April 10, 2024. In March, Russia vetoed a routine resolution to extend the mandate of the U.N. Panel of Experts. Moscow’s…
For the first time since the end of the Cold War, North Korea has embraced relations with Russia as a key component of its foreign policy and domestic development. However,…
What Happened Nuclear reactor at Wolsong-1 was closed earlier than expected after the government claimed that the reactor was not economically efficient. The National Assembly commissioned an audit to verify the shut-down process after lawmakers argued that an early closure was initiated despite lack of sufficient evidence. Although the Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) was required to submit…
What Happened Universal basic income has gained public support in South Korea as the government attempts to ride out the economic slowdown from COVID-19. Programs spearheaded by local governments that distribute cash to residents for use within the community serve as pilots for a wider proposal. Receiving the most attention, the program in Gyeonggi Province pays a…
What Happened Lawmakers are considering a proposal to draft BTS for a campaign to promote the Dokdo Islets in lieu of serving their traditional military duties. Proponents of the idea argue that the K-pop band would help raise international visibility on the territorial dispute between South Korea and Japan over the islets. This comes after BTS roared to the…
What Happened The South Korean government advanced new legislation that would allow abortions until the 14th week of pregnancy. Constitutional Court ruled in 2019 that an outright ban on abortion is unconstitutional. However, the proposed revision falls short of calls by women's rights activists to completely abolish the current anti-abortion laws. Implications: The backlash from women’s rights advocates suggests that the government…