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Mongolia to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties With South Korea
By Bolor Lkhaajav
As showcased in the Mongolian prime minister's recent visit, Mongolia sees South Korea as a crucial partner in diversifying its economy.
The Korean Peninsula in Euro-Atlantic Relations
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Antonio Fiori.
South Korea’s Legislative Election: What Went Wrong for the PPP?
By Kyle Pope
The leadup to the election saw President Yoon Suk-yeol embroiled in a series of damaging incidents. His party paid the price.
In South Korea, President Yoon’s Lame Duck Era Officially Begins
By Mitch Shin
The opposition Democratic Party of Korea won a landslide victory in the 22nd general elections, largely due to Yoon's unpopularity.
Exit Polls Suggest a Big Win for South Korea’s Liberal Opposition Parties in Parliamentary Election
By Hyung-jin Kim
Unofficial exit polls suggest the Democratic Party could expand its majority, which would leave conservative President Yoon Suk-yeol a lame duck for his remaining three years in office.
South Korea Launches Its 2nd Military Spy Satellite as North Korea Vows to Do the Same
By Hyung-jin Kim
The Koreas each launched their first spy satellites last year – North Korea in November and South Korea in December – amid heightened animosities.
South Korea’s President Meets Leader of Doctors’ Strike, Seeking End to Walkout
By Hyung-jin Kim
Public surveys show that a majority of ordinary South Koreans support Yoon's plan to sharply increase medical school admissions.
A Balancing Crisis: Managing Foreign and Domestic Policy Ahead of the South Korean Election
By Kayla Orta
The April 10 election will have far-reaching implications for the nation's domestic and foreign policy moving forward.
What the Return of Trump Would Mean for South Korea
By Clint Work
The former president called into question the U.S. force presence in Korea – the foundation for the alliance.
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
By Chan Mo Ku
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
South Korea’s JoongAng Hires Japanese Reporter as Tokyo Correspondent
By Takahashi Kosuke
It’s the first time that any South Korean newspaper has ever employed a Japanese reporter as a staff writer.
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party
By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general elections.