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South Korea’s Imperial Presidency
By Eunwoo Lee
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s governing style and legislative deadlock engendered calls for constitutional amendment from both sides of South Korea’s political divide.
Yoon’s Martial Law Declaration Was Bad. What He Did Next May Have Been Worse.
By Mitch Shin
As Yoon Suk-yeol embraces the rhetoric of far-right extremists, South Korea has become deeply polarized and political violence is on the rise.
South Korean Jets Mistakenly Bomb Village During Training Exercise
By Shannon Tiezzi
15 people were reportedly injured after two jets dropped bombs on a village in Pocheon, South Korea.
What South Korea Is Learning From Trump’s Approach to Ukraine
By Mitch Shin
Following Washington’s “American First” approach on diplomacy, South Koreans are expected to show more support for nuclear development.
US About-Face on Ukraine Sparks Diplomatic Dilemma for South Korea
By Jiyu Choi
Seoul, like all U.S. partners today, faces a choice between value-based diplomacy and traditional security.
The Future of South Korea’s Nuclear Exports: The Czech Deal in Focus
By Yeonsu Lee
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power's successful bid will see South Korea break into Europe's nuclear energy market for the first time.
Constitutional Court Closes Impeachment Hearings for South Korea’s President
By Mitch Shin
The six-week trial has ended. Now, the Constitutional Court will decide whether to uphold Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment.
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Holds 1st Meeting With US Secretary of State Rubio
By Mitch Shin
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul held a meeting with his counterparts from the U.S. and Japan.
Who Are the Potential Candidates to be South Korea’s Next President?
By Mitch Shin
Should the Constitutional Court uphold the impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, who will run for the presidential election?
Angry Young Men Amid South Korea’s Impeachment Turmoil
By Eunwoo Lee
Gender, again, is determining the flow of South Korea’s political upheaval.
Trump’s Opportunities and Challenges in Dealing With the Likely Next President of South Korea
By Seung-Whan Choi
A Lee Jae-myung presidency will complicate the political landscape in East Asia, forcing Trump to prioritize which security threat to address first: North Korea or China.
What Will South Korea’s Post-Yoon Foreign Policy Look Like?
By Lyle Goldstein
And should the United States be worried?
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