Commentary and Analysis

The South Korean public is lukewarm about reforms like extending the work week, Karl Friedhoff writes, but Yoon likely sees value in taking a harder line.

Karl Friedhoff joins other analysts to offer insights on what 2023 might bring for South Korea.

“South Koreans know they are living in a very unforgiving region so perhaps taking security into their own hands is seen as a logical next step."

Reflect on the year with highlights from the Council's public opinion research and analysis.

Banning press from a presidential plane and his response to truckers’ strike likely played to Yoon’s conservative base, Karl Friedhoff writes.

"Widespread skepticism of Washington has given way to the belief that US forces have a role to play on the peninsula for the foreseeable future," Karl Friedhoff writes.

The South Korean leader’s approval rates have held steady since the deadly crowd crush, Karl Friedhoff writes.

A new poll finds public lukewarm on idea, Karl Friedhoff writes, despite long-standing support for an indigenous nuclear program.

"It's better to think about this as just a catalyst. If there were no exercise ongoing, then of course North Korea would find other reasons to launch missiles."

Karl Friedhoff joins Steve Scully to discuss North Korea's latest missile test over Japan and what it means for the future.