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How a Democratic Party presidency could reshape South Korea’s foreign policies
Analysis

How a Democratic Party presidency could reshape South Korea’s foreign policies

New Korea Pro series examples potential shifts in trade, defense and diplomacy under a DP-led government

How a Democratic Party presidency could reshape South Korea’s foreign policies
John LeeJohn Lee December 20, 2024
Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration
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Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration

How fake news, polarized politics and debunking efforts shaped the nation’s response to political turmoil

Misinformation in South Korea soars during and after martial law declaration
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy December 19, 2024
Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation
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Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation

A surprise agreement aims to resolve chaos, but doubts remain about its ability to overcome deep-rooted rivalries

Turf war between rival agencies threatens Yoon impeachment investigation
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim December 18, 2024
What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol
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What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol

Constitutional Court’s decision will have major implications for executive power and trust in democratic institutions

What’s at stake in South Korea’s impeachment trial of Yoon Suk-yeol
John LeeJohn Lee December 16, 2024
How South Korea’s political crisis could reshape alliances and global standing
Analysis

How South Korea’s political crisis could reshape alliances and global standing

Military morale, economic priorities and foreign policy hang in balance as Yoon faces impeachment over martial law

How South Korea’s political crisis could reshape alliances and global standing
John LeeJohn Lee December 13, 2024
Yoon fights for political survival with speech targeting legal and voter battles
Analysis

Yoon fights for political survival with speech targeting legal and voter battles

The president argues his martial law declaration was a safeguard, not an attempt to disrupt constitutional order

Yoon fights for political survival with speech targeting legal and voter battles
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim December 12, 2024
South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout
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South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout

Key figures across military, intelligence and police face consequences as opposition pushes for president's impeachment

South Korea’s political crisis: Who’s who in martial law declaration fallout
Jack GreenbergJack Greenberg December 12, 2024
South Korea faces political crisis as ruling party blocks impeachment vote
Analysis

South Korea faces political crisis as ruling party blocks impeachment vote

The PPP’s gamble on delaying impeachment raises fears of democratic backsliding and public trust erosion

South Korea faces political crisis as ruling party blocks impeachment vote
Jumin LeeJumin Lee December 11, 2024
Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
Analysis

Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea

Decades of democratic evolution and peaceful transitions prove fatal for Yoon Suk-yeol’s bid to suppress opposition

Yoon’s martial law echoes authoritarian playbook but fails in modern Korea
Benjamin A. EngelBenjamin A. Engel December 10, 2024
Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions
Analysis

Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions

Experts warn of lasting damage to democratic norms as Yoon Suk-yeol faces mounting pressure to answer for his actions

Martial law erodes trust in South Korea’s president and democratic institutions
Joon Ha ParkJoon Ha Park December 9, 2024
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