Why opposition leader’s hunger strike is different from those that came before

While past political figures used protest to advance South Korea’s democracy, experts say Lee’s protest is more nuanced

Joon Ha Park | Lina Park September 22, 2023

Court hearing looms for Lee Jae-myung following National Assembly vote

KOREA PRO September 22, 2023

Thursday’s parliamentary session: High stakes political showdown for opposition

KOREA PRO September 21, 2023

Reframing South Korean Identity: The controversy of General Hong Beom-do’s bust

Experts have likened South Korea's decision to remove freedom fighter’s bust from military academy to McCarthyism

Joon Ha Park September 15, 2023

South Korea nominates three new ministers despite opposition criticism

KOREA PRO September 14, 2023

South Korea’s auxiliary police force: Logistical challenges and political debate

As the country reels from violent crimes, Seoul proposes reintroducing a disbanded police force but hurdles abound

Justin Yeo September 12, 2023

Ruling party links North Korea and South Korean protests, risking public ire

KOREA PRO September 8, 2023

IMF team validates Yoon’s economic policy, supplying political capital

KOREA PRO September 7, 2023

Yoon’s defense diplomacy faces uncertainty as cabinet reshuffle looms

KOREA PRO September 6, 2023

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

Benjamin A. Engel September 5, 2023