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Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble
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Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble

Democratic Party’s push to remove Choi Sang-mok reflects growing anxiety that could seriously backfire with swing voters

Impeaching another South Korean acting president is a dangerous political gamble
John LeeJohn Lee March 21, 2025
Power without trust: Potential pitfalls of Lee Jae-myung’s likely presidency
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Power without trust: Potential pitfalls of Lee Jae-myung’s likely presidency

Lee may become president, but half of South Korea will see him as a criminal who escaped justice to seize power

Power without trust: Potential pitfalls of Lee Jae-myung’s likely presidency
John LeeJohn Lee February 28, 2025
The death of ‘like-minded’ diplomacy and what it means for South Korea
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The death of ‘like-minded’ diplomacy and what it means for South Korea

As the West drifts apart, Seoul must rethink its foreign policy to avoid being stranded in a geopolitical no-man’s-land

The death of ‘like-minded’ diplomacy and what it means for South Korea
Jeongmin KimJeongmin Kim February 20, 2025
The ironclad illusion: South Korea’s crisis puts alliance with US to the test
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The ironclad illusion: South Korea’s crisis puts alliance with US to the test

Blinken’s reassurances ring hollow after Yoon’s martial law. Washington needs to do more to speak up for ROK democracy

The ironclad illusion: South Korea’s crisis puts alliance with US to the test
John LeeJohn Lee January 7, 2025
Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots
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Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots

D.C. experts’ muted response to Yoon’s anti-democratic actions reveals the limits of their critical independence

Yoon’s martial law crisis exposes beltway think tank blind spots
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll December 6, 2024
South Korea’s hostility to LGBT issues is a failure to uphold basic human rights
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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
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