Korea Monitor (2/2025). In February, the final hearings before the Constitutional Court took place regarding the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol. The major parties failed to reach an agreement on economic reforms. South Korea made efforts to negotiate tariff rates with the United States. In its relations with Central and Eastern Europe, Seoul focused on building a partnership with the Czech Republic. Inter-Korean relations remained tense. Download the entire February news with commentary here.
Korea Monitor (1/2025). In January, attempts were made to arrest President Yoon Suk-yeol – only the second attempt was successful. Hearings related to the president’s impeachment also took place. The ruling People Power Party recorded an increase in public support. In international relations, Seoul focused on reassuring partners such as the U.S. and Japan of its commitment to continued cooperation despite the change in leadership, as well as strengthening economic ties with ASEAN. South Korea also joined the EU’s Horizon Europe program. Inter-Korean relations remained unchanged, with no communication between the two states. At the beginning of the month, North Korea launched missile tests, prompting South Korea and its allies to conduct military drills in response. Download the entire January news with commentary here.
