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Lee Myung-bak
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Strife in South Korea Over Politics in Public Broadcasting
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
![When 'Sunshine' Ruled on the Korean Peninsula When 'Sunshine' Ruled on the Korean Peninsula](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-07-11_15-17-22.jpg)
When 'Sunshine' Ruled on the Korean Peninsula
By Felix Abt
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Lee Myung-bak: North Korea Sought Inter-Korea Summit Meeting 5 Times
By Tae-jun Kang
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South Korea’s Bumpy Election Year
The surprise poll win by the ruling Saenuri Party has put Park Geun-hye in the driver’s seat for the presidential election. But seven months is a very long time in Korean politics.
South Korea’s New Beef with U.S.
The announcement of a new case of mad cow disease in U.S. beef has sparked protests. But they say as much about mistrust of any ally than about food safety.
Korean Missile-Rattling
South Korea’s unveiling of the Hyunmu-3C cruise missile on April 19 was a big put-down for North Korea.
Korea: A Model for Southeast Asia?
South Korea’s accomplishments extend beyond its economic growth. Its political shift from authoritarian rule to a vibrant democracy could be a model for some ASEAN countries.
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Pendulum Swings in South Korea
South Korea’s ruling Saenuri Party pulled off a surprise victory in this week’s National Assembly elections. The contest offered some insights into the changing face of politics there.
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Singh Goes to Seoul
As Manmohan Singh prepares to visit South Korea, it’s worth asking why India hasn’t pursued stronger ties.
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China’s Next Flashpoint?
A dispute with South Korea over a remote reef has prompted a tense exchange of words between the two countries. There could be more to come.
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Why Beijing-Seoul Ties So Fraught
North Korea looms over ties between China and South Korea. Indeed, the future of the North Korean regime goes to the very heart of longstanding tensions.
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North Korea’s Clumsy Assassins
News last month that an alleged North Korean spy tried to kill an anti-Pyongyang activist is a reminder that Kim Jong-il’s spies are active. But some say the attacks aren’t what they used to be.