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Ban Ki-moon
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.
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North Korea's Choice for the Next South Korean President
January 20, 2017
North Korea's Choice for the Next South Korean President
Anyone but Ban Ki-moon, apparently.
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North Korea's Choice for the Next South Korean President
What's Next for South Korea's Center-Right?
January 19, 2017
What's Next for South Korea's Center-Right?
After the ruling party splits, can South Korea's conservatives hold on to power?
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What's Next for South Korea's Center-Right?
Why Ban Ki-Moon Is Not Going To Be the Next South Korean President
January 18, 2017
Why Ban Ki-Moon Is Not Going To Be the Next South Korean President
Ban's political shortcomings, and a spotty track record as secretary-general, make him a lackluster candidate.
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Why Ban Ki-Moon Is Not Going To Be the Next South Korean President
What Would a President Ban Ki-moon Do in Office?
January 14, 2017
What Would a President Ban Ki-moon Do in Office?
Ban Ki-moon is well-known, but his policy preferences are largely a mystery.
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What Would a President Ban Ki-moon Do in Office?
Ban Ki-moon: South Korea's 'White Knight'?
January 13, 2017
Ban Ki-moon: South Korea's 'White Knight'?
The public and political parties' loud support appear to be the driving force behind a potential run for the Blue House.
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Ban Ki-moon: South Korea's 'White Knight'?
South Korea's Ruling Party Splits
December 30, 2016
South Korea's Ruling Party Splits
Does the breakaway party herald South Korea’s new conservatism or simply a cosmetic defection?
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South Korea's Ruling Party Splits
Ban Ki-moon Keeps Presidential Option Open
May 26, 2016
Ban Ki-moon Keeps Presidential Option Open
The UN secretary general leaves the door open for a presidential run in 2017.
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Ban Ki-moon Keeps Presidential Option Open
South Korea Sizing up Presidential Options
May 12, 2016
South Korea Sizing up Presidential Options
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South Korea Sizing up Presidential Options
Why South Koreans Voted for Change
April 25, 2016
Why South Koreans Voted for Change
While voters in South Korea may have shifted to the left, the political spectrum moved to the right.
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Why South Koreans Voted for Change
Kevin Rudd and the UN Secretary General Role
February 07, 2016
Kevin Rudd and the UN Secretary General Role
Could the former Australian prime minister take the top job at the United Nations?
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Kevin Rudd and the UN Secretary General Role
No, Ban Ki-Moon Isn't About to Visit North Korea
November 18, 2015
No, Ban Ki-Moon Isn't About to Visit North Korea
Ban Ki-moon, the secretary-general of the United Nations, won't be visiting North Korea, contrary to earlier reports.
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No, Ban Ki-Moon Isn't About to Visit North Korea
Rohingya: Breaking the Deadlock
October 16, 2015
Rohingya: Breaking the Deadlock
Might a UN “Committee of Wise Men” point the way towards an eventual resolution?
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Rohingya: Breaking the Deadlock
Uzbekistan and the ‘Illusion of Stability’
June 19, 2015
Uzbekistan and the ‘Illusion of Stability’
A recent visit by the UN secretary general focused attention on human rights issues in Uzbekistan and the region.
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Uzbekistan and the ‘Illusion of Stability’
Ban Ki-moon’s Plain Speaking in Central Asia
June 17, 2015
Ban Ki-moon’s Plain Speaking in Central Asia
On a recent tour of the region, the UN Secretary-General was impressively forthright about human rights.
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Ban Ki-moon’s Plain Speaking in Central Asia
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
June 10, 2015
UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
Ban Ki-moon is traveling to all five Central Asian states and will work hard to avoid one big elephant.
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UN Chief Begins Central Asia Tour Amid Rights Concerns
South Korea’s Next Presidential Candidates
February 19, 2015
South Korea’s Next Presidential Candidates
Already candidates are emerging for the next presidential elections.
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South Korea’s Next Presidential Candidates
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Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
June 19, 2019
Dr. Shashi Tharoor on the Future of Indian Democracy
The MP from Kerala reflects on the recent election results, and where the country goes from here.
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