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In Defiant Address, Yoon Denies Treason Charges, Vows to Fight on

In Defiant Address, Yoon Denies Treason Charges, Vows to Fight on

By Mitch Shin
Reversing his decision to defer to the ruling party, Yoon implied that the main opposition Democratic Party was the “anti-state forces” he referred to in his declaration of martial law.

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

By Yuntaek Pae and Seung-Whan Choi
Already, concerned investors are withdrawing from South Korea’s stock markets. Prolonged instability will exacerbate the economic damage.
After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers

After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers

By Mitch Shin
Yoon implied that he would depute his presidential powers and authorities to the ruling party, but it is illegitimate for the PPP to exercise them.

PPP Neutralizes Vote to Impeach South Korea’s President

PPP Neutralizes Vote to Impeach South Korea’s President

By Mitch Shin
With the ruling party holding a meeting to avoid the vote, the National Assembly was short of a quorum.

Resilient Democracy: How South Korea’s Institutions Rejected Authoritarian Overreach

Resilient Democracy: How South Korea’s Institutions Rejected Authoritarian Overreach

By Rachit Goel
South Korea’s democracy has evolved to resist authoritarianism – a sharp contrast to the weaker historical response of its institutions during previous martial law impositions.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Yoon Accused of Trying to Arrest Key Political Leaders During Martial Law

Yoon Accused of Trying to Arrest Key Political Leaders During Martial Law

By Mitch Shin
After the revelation, the leader of the ruling People Power Party called for Yoon's presidential authority to be suspended immediately.

South Korea’s PPP Decides to Protect Yoon Ahead of Impeachment Vote

South Korea’s PPP Decides to Protect Yoon Ahead of Impeachment Vote

By Mitch Shin
Despite the South Korean President’s illegal declaration of martial law, the ruling People Power Party leadership vowed to impede the opposition’s impeachment vote.
Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable

Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable

By Eunwoo Lee
We could have – and should have – predicted this.

South Korean President Declares Martial Law

South Korean President Declares Martial Law

By Mitch Shin and Shannon Tiezzi
President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed to “root out the anti-state forces” while the opposition gathered at the National Assembly to respond.

North Korea’s Struggles to Deliver on Its Plans

North Korea’s Struggles to Deliver on Its Plans

By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
The yawning gap between Pyongyang’s pledges and reality.

Seoul’s Boycott of Sado Mine Tribute Highlights Japan’s Flawed Approach to South Korea

Seoul’s Boycott of Sado Mine Tribute Highlights Japan’s Flawed Approach to South Korea

By Kenji Yoshida
South Korea's decision not to participate in what was envisioned an a moment of reconciliation highlighted the perceived lack of sincerity in Japan’s treatment of historical issues.
Lee Jae-myung’s Legal Perils Could Threaten His Presidential Bid 

Lee Jae-myung’s Legal Perils Could Threaten His Presidential Bid 

By Kenji Yoshida
Lee has been found guilty of violating election law, and more cases are still pending. What does this mean for the opposition leader’s political future?

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