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Terror in South Korea: Knife attacks spur death penalty discussions
In the wake of violent crimes, nation seeks to navigate human rights with perceived necessity for severe punishment
August 4, 2023
A Democratic Party official’s remarks ignite debate on ageism in South Korea
Democratic Party’s reputation at stake after committee head refers to elderly as those ‘with a short future’
August 2, 2023
South Korea’s plan to curb protests set to face fierce backlash
Yoon administration says it seeks to maintain public order, but critics see effort to roll back basic democratic right
July 26, 2023
How testimony by opposition leader’s confidant impacts South Korean politics
Former deputy governor’s bombshell accusations may upend reconciliation between Lee Nak-yeon and Lee Jae-myung
July 20, 2023
Financial turbulence: Pilots’ strike threatens Asiana Airlines’ merger plans
Korean Air likely to negotiate with pilots as it could face liability for employee wage disputes post-merger
July 18, 2023
How South Korea’s transactional diplomacy threatens Indo-Pacific partnerships
The juggling of regional cooperation values and European economic interests could impact Seoul’s international standing
July 14, 2023
Why South Korea’s outreach to NATO could pose problems at home
Diplomacy toward bloc brings potential to expand Seoul’s export market, but risks relations with Beijing and Moscow
July 12, 2023
Why South Korean lawmakers are renouncing their right to immunity from arrest
Critics have condemned use of privilege as ‘bulletproof vest,’ but others see safeguard against executive overreach
July 6, 2023
How a payment dispute with Indonesia puts Seoul’s defense export goals at risk
Unpaid dues and new defense purchases have cast shadow on Jakarta’s commitment to joint KF-21 program with South Korea
July 4, 2023
An eye on China, South Korea charts a course for closer ties with Vietnam
Yoon Suk-yeol sought to diversify supply chains and boost defense cooperation during state visit, but pitfalls remain
June 26, 2023
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