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Education minister takes control as South Korea’s latest acting president
With no security credentials, Lee Ju-ho leads a fragile state amid cabinet collapse and geopolitical headwinds
May 2, 2025
South Korea in April 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from April 1 to 30, 2025, and key outlook for May 2025
May 1, 2025
South Korea’s shrinking military triggers debate ahead of presidential election
Experts warn rushed reforms could leave country vulnerable unless transition plans are carefully phased and realistic
April 29, 2025
Opposition enlists trade hawk Kim Hyun-chong for post-Yoon foreign strategy
As Trump-era tensions return, Democratic Party turns to seasoned dealmaker to protect South Korea’s national interests
April 25, 2025
South Korea’s presidential office faces relocation fight before election
Legal hurdles, symbolism and Yoon’s martial law fuel calls to move top office from Yongsan to Blue House or Sejong City
April 18, 2025
Martial law fallout shows South Korea’s military neutrality remains fragile
Experts say informal power structures and politicized command decisions eroded civil-military boundaries in 2024 crisis
April 15, 2025
Timeline: What to expect as South Korea prepares for June 3 snap election
From candidate filings to early voting, here are the key dates in South Korea’s snap election triggered by Yoon’s ouster
April 11, 2025
South Korea’s top court: No military in politics, no presidential overreach
Experts praise ruling’s clarity and commitment to upholding democratic principles amid political crises
April 7, 2025
Full text: South Korea’s top court upholds Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment
Court cites misuse of military against parliament, betraying public trust and violating constitutional principles
April 4, 2025
South Korea in March 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from March 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for April 2025
March 31, 2025
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