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South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights
Opinion

South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights

The ROK is out of step with its Western peers even Asian neighbors and must reflect on how it treats sexual minorities

South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights
Philip TurnerPhilip Turner March 19, 2024
South Korea should take charge of the UN Command’s evolution
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South Korea should take charge of the UN Command’s evolution

Shifting from a dependent ally to a proactive leader, South Korea must rewrite its military and strategic narrative

South Korea should take charge of the UN Command’s evolution
Chun In-bumChun In-bum November 16, 2023
G20 Summit revealed a complex multipolar world that South Korea must navigate
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G20 Summit revealed a complex multipolar world that South Korea must navigate

India’s diplomatic triumph showed neither America nor China can dominate, posing new challenges for US-focused Seoul

G20 Summit revealed a complex multipolar world that South Korea must navigate
Philip TurnerPhilip Turner September 21, 2023
Yoon’s history games: How dictator’s son’s apology furthers New Right agenda
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Yoon’s history games: How dictator’s son’s apology furthers New Right agenda

Apologies for deaths caused by Syngman Rhee in 1960 revolution align with conservative presidencies, inviting suspicion

Yoon’s history games: How dictator’s son’s apology furthers New Right agenda
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel September 5, 2023
Reframing South Korea’s history: Yoon’s dance with the New Right
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Reframing South Korea’s history: Yoon’s dance with the New Right

School of thought seeks to change perceptions of past authoritarian leaders and shape the future of Korea’s democracy

Reframing South Korea’s history: Yoon’s dance with the New Right
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel August 18, 2023
How South Korea’s Jamboree debacle fuels concerns about its national security
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How South Korea’s Jamboree debacle fuels concerns about its national security

Were issues such as seeming irresponsibility and corruption an isolated event or indicative of larger societal issues?

How South Korea’s Jamboree debacle fuels concerns about its national security
Chun In-bumChun In-bum August 14, 2023
South Korea’s quest for global pivotal status: A leap or overreach?
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South Korea’s quest for global pivotal status: A leap or overreach?

South Korea’s potential ascension to a global pivotal state involves navigating complex geopolitical realities and risks

South Korea’s quest for global pivotal status: A leap or overreach?
Philip TurnerPhilip Turner July 28, 2023
Fixing South Korea’s military service pay gap is a strategic imperative
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Fixing South Korea’s military service pay gap is a strategic imperative

Resolving military morale and high turnover rates requires a cultural shift toward respect and value in military ranks

Fixing South Korea’s military service pay gap is a strategic imperative
Chun In-bumChun In-bum June 29, 2023
Love vs law: South Korea must act now to enshrine marriage equality for all
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Love vs law: South Korea must act now to enshrine marriage equality for all

LGBTQ+ rights have taken steps forward in recent years, but a lack of legal protections is a major obstacle to progress

Love vs law: South Korea must act now to enshrine marriage equality for all
Simon Williams-ImSimon Williams-Im June 7, 2023
The dichotomy of pride and prejudice: South Korea’s LGBTQ struggle
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The dichotomy of pride and prejudice: South Korea’s LGBTQ struggle

A former diplomat’s experiences shed light on South Korea’s complex attitudes toward the rainbow community

The dichotomy of pride and prejudice: South Korea’s LGBTQ struggle
Philip TurnerPhilip Turner May 18, 2023
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