As more South Korean men perceive marriage as unattainable, their politics disfavor gender equality and reinforce sexism. These attitudes likely make marriage less appealing to women, which in turn fuels backlash among men.

Evaluating the potential of today’s putative nuclear renaissance requires a critical look at what has changed, what hasn’t, and what would be required to avoid the pitfalls that turned prior periods of nuclear boom to bust.

Whoever the new South Korean president may be, they will inherit a nation plagued by polarized domestic politics, an unpredictable partnership with the United States, and unresolved national security issues. This mix of division and uncertainty must be seen by the next president as an opportunity to reform a broken political system and heal a nation.