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Ban Ki-moon
February 03, 2017
Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All
By Shannon Tiezzi
Citing "slander" and "fake news," the former UN secretary general abandons his political ambitions.
January 20, 2017
North Korea's Choice for the Next South Korean President
By John Power
Anyone but Ban Ki-moon, apparently.
January 19, 2017
What's Next for South Korea's Center-Right?
By Parker Novak
After the ruling party splits, can South Korea's conservatives hold on to power?
January 18, 2017
Why Ban Ki-Moon Is Not Going To Be the Next South Korean President
By Jiyoung Song
Ban's political shortcomings, and a spotty track record as secretary-general, make him a lackluster candidate.
January 14, 2017
What Would a President Ban Ki-moon Do in Office?
By John Power
Ban Ki-moon is well-known, but his policy preferences are largely a mystery.
January 13, 2017
Ban Ki-moon: South Korea's 'White Knight'?
By Bruce Harrison
The public and political parties' loud support appear to be the driving force behind a potential run for the Blue House.
December 30, 2016
South Korea's Ruling Party Splits
By Bruce Harrison
Does the breakaway party herald South Korea’s new conservatism or simply a cosmetic defection?
May 26, 2016
Ban Ki-moon Keeps Presidential Option Open
By Elaine Ramirez
The UN secretary general leaves the door open for a presidential run in 2017.
May 12, 2016
South Korea Sizing up Presidential Options
By Elaine Ramirez
April 25, 2016
Why South Koreans Voted for Change
By Thomas Kalinowski
While voters in South Korea may have shifted to the left, the political spectrum moved to the right.
February 07, 2016
Kevin Rudd and the UN Secretary General Role
By Helen Clark
Could the former Australian prime minister take the top job at the United Nations?
November 18, 2015
No, Ban Ki-Moon Isn't About to Visit North Korea
By Ankit Panda
Ban Ki-moon, the secretary-general of the United Nations, won't be visiting North Korea, contrary to earlier reports.
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