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South Korea Presidental Election

The Misplaced Male Anger That Drove the 2022 South Korean Presidential Race

The Misplaced Male Anger That Drove the 2022 South Korean Presidential Race

By Nahee Kang and Ye Liu
Today’s young Koreans – both men and women – deserve better than Hell Chosun in one of the wealthiest and most promising economies.

Yoon Suk-yeol Becomes South Korea’s President-Elect

Yoon Suk-yeol Becomes South Korea’s President-Elect

By Mitch Shin
The narrowest margin of victory in South Korea’s history showed how the country is divided in yesterday’s election.
South Korean Presidential Candidates Accused of Politicizing Ukraine War

South Korean Presidential Candidates Accused of Politicizing Ukraine War

By Da-sol Goh
Both Lee Jae-myung and Yoon Suk-yeol were forced to apologize after making controversial remarks about the Russian invasion.

South Korea’s Nastiest Presidential Election

South Korea’s Nastiest Presidential Election

By Hyung-A Kim
In an election where both candidates are fighting scandals and a lack of public trust, South Koreans face a difficult choice.

South Korea’s Presidential Election: The Big Picture

South Korea’s Presidential Election: The Big Picture

Karl Friedhoff, Sang Kim, and Lee Sook-Jong on the issues driving South Korea's big election, and the implications for Korean politics and society.

Yoon Suk-yeol Wins People Power Party’s Presidential Primary

Yoon Suk-yeol Wins People Power Party’s Presidential Primary

By Mitch Shin
South Korea’s main opposition party picked a former prosecutor general in the Moon administration as its presidential candidate on Friday.

South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape

South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape

By Jenna Gibson
Candidate have begun to officially declare their ambitions. Here are the names to know.
Seoul Mayor’s Death Sets Critical Test for South Korea’s Ruling Party in 2021

Seoul Mayor’s Death Sets Critical Test for South Korea’s Ruling Party in 2021

By Cory Bisbee
Next year’s by-elections will be unusually important – for the Democratic Party and for the current frontrunner to succeed President Moon Jae-in.

South Korea Presidential Election: Moon Jae-in Claims Victory

South Korea Presidential Election: Moon Jae-in Claims Victory

By Catherine Putz
Exit polls and the count so far indicate that the Democratic Party's Moon will be South Korea's next leader.

South Korea at a Crossroads

South Korea at a Crossroads

By Steven Denney
As a president’s fate hangs in the balance, South Korea is in a state of pervasive political uncertainty.

South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum

South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum

By Benjamin Lee
South Korea’s ongoing political crisis is making it difficult to respond effectively to North Korean provocations.
Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All

Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All

By Shannon Tiezzi
Citing "slander" and "fake news," the former UN secretary general abandons his political ambitions.

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