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Moon Jae-In
South Korea Presidential Election: Moon Jae-in Claims Victory
By Catherine Putz
Exit polls and the count so far indicate that the Democratic Party's Moon will be South Korea's next leader.
$1 Billion For THAAD? Trump Chips Away at the US-South Korea Alliance
By Ankit Panda
Slowly but surely, Trump chips away at the foundations for reassurance in the U.S.-South Korea alliance.
South Koreans Continue to Distrust Japan. How Will the Upcoming Presidential Election Change That?
By Ankit Panda
Trilateralism over the North Korean issue with the United States has temporarily drawn attention away from bilateral tensions.
North Korea in the Spotlight as South Korea’s Presidential Race Tightens
By Shannon Tiezzi
As the North Korea threat grows, a dark horse consolidates support.
After Impeachment Verdict, Korea’s ‘Fresh Start’ On Reform Begins Again
By Anthony Fensom
Will a new president be able to jump-start a sluggish economy?
South Korean Constitutional Court Unanimously Upholds Park Geun-hye Impeachment
By Ankit Panda
The court's 8-0 decision also starts the 60-day countdown for new presidential elections.
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.
North Korea's Choice for the Next South Korean President
By John Power
Anyone but Ban Ki-moon, apparently.
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?
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.
Time for a Constitutional Change in South Korea?
By Bruce Harrison
In the wake of Park Geun-hye's downfall, some argue the time is right to change the role of the presidency.
US-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Cooperation Hangs in the Balance
By Sangbo Park
Donald Trump won't seriously jeopardize U.S.-ROK-Japan cooperation. South Korea's next president might.