This source examines the current state and future prospects of South Korea's conservative government, focusing on the period leading up to 2025. It highlights the political landscape following a significant election defeat, noting the shift in party leadership and the ongoing internal power struggles within the conservative faction. The text also analyzes the economic challenges of low growth and high inflation, discussing the government's market-oriented solutions and the impact of a rapidly shrinking population on the nation's economic future. Finally, it addresses the significant social implications of demographic changes, including generational conflicts, educational shifts, regional disparities, and the potential for intensified political division.