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Elaine Ramirez
Based in Seoul since 2009, Elaine Ramirez has written and edited for The Korea Herald, Groove Korea, and Tech in Asia.
Elaine Ramirez covers the Koreas with a focus on economics, business, and technology. Based in Seoul since 2009, she has written and edited for The Korea Herald, Groove Korea, and Tech in Asia. She tweets @elainegija.
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April 26, 2016
North Korea’s Missile Threat: No Longer Crying Wolf
By Elaine Ramirez
By the time Seoul and Washington finally act on Pyongyang, it could be too late.
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April 14, 2016
New Third Party Stuns Mainstream in South Korea’s Elections
By Elaine Ramirez
As the ruling conservatives tumble, a liberal defector now holds the final say in parliament.
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April 05, 2016
History Repeats in South Korea’s Crumbling Opposition
By Elaine Ramirez
At the center of controversy is fallen rebel Ahn Cheol-soo.
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March 29, 2016
South Korean Political Parties' Newest Weapon: Music Videos
By Elaine Ramirez
The catchy tunes belie intense in-fighting and defections on both sides.
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March 22, 2016
Can a Right Wing Defector Save Korea's Liberal Opposition?
By Elaine Ramirez
For South Korea's liberal camp, a hero rises from the right: Kim Chong-in.
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