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South Korea: Recognizing Yoon’s Achievements
By KIMIYA Tadashi
It is not hard to understand why some would be inclined to reverse Yoon's policies in their entirety. Nonetheless, his administration’s foreign policy was effective.
Han Duck-soo’s Risky Negotiation With Donald Trump
By Mitch Shin
Han and his ministers are rushing to sign a trade deal with Washington, but their primary job as an acting government is to maintain a status quo.
The ‘Trump Doctrine’ and South Korea’s Geopolitical Balancing Act
By Sangpil Jin
Can South Korea become a geopolitical swing state?
Will the PPP’s Attempt at an Anti-Lee Jae-myung Coalition Work?
By Mitch Shin
Would-be presidential candidates within the ruling People Power Party are looking to form a big tent to prevent the opposition leader from becoming president, but there’s reason for skepticism.
Will the PPP Survive After the Snap Presidential Election?
By Mitch Shin
The polls show the opposition leader will win a landslide victory, but the ruling People Power Party still maintains its stance that Yoon’s martial law was inevitable and justified.
North Korea Human Rights Advocacy in Turmoil
By Andrew Wolman
In the wake of the U.S. withdrawal of support, North Korean human rights activists may also soon experience a similar withdrawal of support from Seoul.
Unlocking India-South Korea Trade Opportunities: Insights from the Recent Partnership Economic Forum in Seoul
By Rachit Goel
Amid Trump’s tariffs, the economic partnership between India and South Korea becomes more critical for both sides.
Yoon Suk-yeol’s Dark Legacy for South Korea
By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon era is over, but the South Korean polity is divided more than ever.
South Korea’s Risky Bet on Online Regulation
By Troy Stangarone
As Seoul considers new regulations on online platforms, concerns about competition, national security, and possible U.S. retaliation loom large.
The Constitutional Questions Being Considered in President Yoon’s Impeachment Case
By Taehyeon Kim
The Constitutional Court’s overturning of Prime Minister Han’s impeachment helps us make some inferences about Yoon’s case – but not the obvious one.
Constitutional Court Overturns Impeachment of South Korean Prime Minister
By Mitch Shin
Ahead of the ruling on the South Korean president’s impeachment, the Constitutional Court overturned the impeachment of Han Duck-soo.
What’s Behind the Constitutional Court’s Delayed Verdict on Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment?
By Mitch Shin
The Constitutional Court is taking longer than expected to issue its ruling. South Koreans are divided over how to interpret the delay.
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