Bonus Episode: From the Blue House to the Big House

Hey all! In this bonus episode, Gavin and Dave look at why so many former presidents of South Korea leave the Blue House under a cloud of investigation or prosecution or just plain bad luck, and why this pattern may be getting harder to break. And, argue that this mix of geopolitical tension and demographic decline makes the presidency of the Republic of Korea more unstable and less forgiving than in the past.South Korea faces rising pressure from North Korea and increasing disengagement from the United States. At the same time, the country’s birthrate continues to fall at one of the fastest rates in the world. A shrinking population feeds cultural anxiety and creates a long-term security problem for a country that relies on conscription. Fewer young people mean strain on the military system and on public finances.Will Korea somehow undergo a baby boom? Will robots and AI save the country’s population from crashing off the face of the earth? Let us know what you think.If you enjoyed the podcast, don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, or share.We really appreciate it your support! All the best from us On the Fringe!Dave and GavinThis Substack is listener-supported. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. We appreciate it! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit onthefringepodcast.substack.com/subscribe