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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
December 10, 2024
How South Korea’s Vietnam playbook provides template for DPRK troops in Russia
Seoul’s own history of profiting from foreign war illuminates what North Korea has to gain, and the risks of retaliation
October 24, 2024
Bribery, influence and diplomacy: Uncovering parallels in US-ROK relations
Koreagate’s legacy suggests that South Korea’s campaign to influence the U.S. may extend beyond Sue Mi Terry
July 22, 2024
US conservative agenda reveals possible cracks in alliance with South Korea
Project 2025 suggests prioritizing Taipei over Seoul in a conflict, likely stoking South Korea’s abandonment fears
July 16, 2024
Cinema and controversy merge in South Korea’s historical debate
A documentary about the nation’s first president becomes a battleground for future narratives amid election fever
February 27, 2024
The “Yes Japan” phenomenon faces a reality check in South Korea
Despite mending ties, public opinion unaffected by diplomacy makes summit with Kishida a political liability for Yoon
February 19, 2024
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
September 5, 2023
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
August 18, 2023
Yoon chases public opinion as he pardons Samsung prince, but not an ex-president
South Korean president is seeking economic wins amid low approval rating, while aiming to avoid political controversy
August 17, 2022
South Korea and human rights beyond the Korean Peninsula
While Yoon administration may be more willing to speak out on human rights issues in China, it will expect US support
May 18, 2022
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