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Yoon’s martial law blueprint: Leaked notes uncover chilling crackdown plans
Documents attributed to an ex-army intelligence chief reveal plans for mass arrests and extrajudicial killings
February 21, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s recall plan may make South Korean politics even more chaotic
The opposition leader proposes expanding recall laws, but experts warn of partisan misuse and constitutional hurdles
February 17, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s rise fuels US fears of a pro-China shift in South Korea’s policy
US conservatives remain wary of Lee’s past remarks on China, but experts urge a more nuanced view ahead of elections
February 13, 2025
Lee Jae-myung’s Marine Corps plan faces feasibility and political hurdles
Experts warn that his proposal for independent Marine branch may be costly and struggle to gain support within military
February 6, 2025
South Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to 31, 2025, and key outlook for February 2025
February 3, 2025
A nation divided: Protesters voice conflicting views on Yoon’s impeachment
South Koreans across the country express fear and hope as both sides see impeachment as a fight for the nation’s future
January 30, 2025
Vietnam’s $276 million deal for K9 howitzers deepens ties with South Korea
The arms sale underscores Hanoi’s push for military modernization and Seoul’s expanding role in Southeast Asian security
January 28, 2025
South Korea’s military faces calls for reform as martial law dust settles
Experts say systemic changes are needed to depoliticize leadership and strengthen civilian oversight
January 23, 2025
Political chaos in South Korea as protesters storm court over Yoon’s arrest
Experts warn of institutional strain as far-right protesters attack judiciary in defense of Yoon Suk-yeol
January 20, 2025
South Korea’s ruling party faces backlash over Yoon’s arrest and martial law
Allegations of anti-democratic practices and far-right associations put the PPP under intense public scrutiny
January 16, 2025
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