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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
South Korea risks losing ground in Europe’s $858 billion defense expansion
ROK firms may benefit from supply gaps, but EU procurement rules and Seoul’s Ukraine policy may block joint arms deals
March 27, 2025
South Korea’s naval export strategy faces a $49 billion test in Canada
Inter-business rivalry and lack of diplomatic coordination challenge South Korea’s bid to become a major naval power
March 18, 2025
South Korea braces for fallout as Yoon’s impeachment verdict nears
With tensions high, experts warn that the president’s refusal to accept the ruling could ignite political instability
March 11, 2025
What South Korean conservatives get wrong about Zelensky and the Korean War
Flawed analogy between Ukraine’s struggle for support and Syngman Rhee’s brinkmanship distorts understanding of US power
March 6, 2025
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