Following Korea’s second by-election in the past ten years, Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung was elected as the country’s 21st president early Wednesday morning, by an 8% margin over the runner-up.Lee was carried into office by a three-decade...

As Korea’s presidential race hurtles toward its final stretch, the political atmosphere is charged with anticipation. With just days to go before the nation heads to the polls, the official campaign period has delivered a whirlwind of televised debat...

Korea’s 21st presidential race is officially underway following the end of eventful primaries. As widely expected, the Democratic Party (DP) nominated Lee Jae-myung, while the People Power Party (PPP) enters the race amid internal strife after a fail...

With South Korea’s presidential election in full swing, the country’s future trade direction—especially in response to renewed U.S. pressure under Trump’s tariff agenda—is under close watch. Reflecting growing international interest, Juyun Moon, Exec...

Following the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold President Yoon’s impeachment, Korea will hold an early presidential election on 3 June 2025. With less than 60 days to go, the political landscape is shifting rapidly - over 20 candidates have a...

After nearly 4 months of political turbulence, the Constitutional Court of Korea has unanimously voted to uphold the National Assembly’s impeachment of now-former president Yoon Suk-yeol. With the court’s decision, Yoon’s administration comes to an e...

The National Assembly will vote tomorrow, December 14, 2024, on the second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol, following last week’s controversial martial law declaration, ongoing public protests, and increased scrutiny of Yoon’s lead...

On December 3, 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in South Korea, citing national security threats. This marked the first martial law declaration since 1979 and was swiftly overturned by the National Assembly following public protests...

The 2024 National Assembly (NA) audit, one of Korea’s most significant political milestones, concluded on 25 October. This year’s audit brought a compelling mix of business and political agendas to the forefront. Key discussions ranged from circular ...

It’s that time of year again - audit season at the ROK National Assembly. GR Korea brings you the latest in updates on ongoing political drama and conflict, shedding light on some of the types of issues likely to take center stage over the course of ...