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New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD)
An Identity Crisis for South Korea's Opposition
By Steven Denney
A high-profile defection highlights the way personal politics stifle Korean democracy.
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South Korea's Opposition Gained Ground in September
October 03, 2015
South Korea's Opposition Gained Ground in September
Despite intra-party feuds, both the NPAD and its leader, Moon Jae-in, received a popularity boost last month.
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South Korea's Opposition Gained Ground in September
Is South Korea's Liberal Opposition Party About to Split?
October 02, 2015
Is South Korea's Liberal Opposition Party About to Split?
Rumors of a new party forming in the NPAD's traditional stronghold continue to swirl.
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Is South Korea's Liberal Opposition Party About to Split?
Who Represents Labor Market Outsiders in South Korea?
June 03, 2015
Who Represents Labor Market Outsiders in South Korea?
If South Korea's left won't represent the poor, who will?
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Who Represents Labor Market Outsiders in South Korea?
Could South Korea's 'Scotland' Force Political Change?
May 14, 2015
Could South Korea's 'Scotland' Force Political Change?
South Korea's liberal party is losing support in its traditional stronghold. Can NPAD remake itself?
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Could South Korea's 'Scotland' Force Political Change?
South Korea's Liberal Party Woes Continue
April 30, 2015
South Korea's Liberal Party Woes Continue
Despite low approval ratings for the ruling party, South Korea's opposition didn't fare well in by-elections.
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South Korea's Liberal Party Woes Continue
South Korea's Liberal Opposition Implodes
April 02, 2015
South Korea's Liberal Opposition Implodes
Defections in the NPAD have the party facing serious challenges from its own former members.
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South Korea's Liberal Opposition Implodes
Big Challenges for Moon Jae-in and South Korea's Left
February 13, 2015
Big Challenges for Moon Jae-in and South Korea's Left
The election of a new leader will do little to solve NPAD's woes.
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Big Challenges for Moon Jae-in and South Korea's Left
How South Korea’s Liberals Lost the Youth Vote
September 16, 2014
How South Korea’s Liberals Lost the Youth Vote
In a dramatic reversal of fortunes, young people in South Korea are increasingly conservative.
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How South Korea’s Liberals Lost the Youth Vote
The Uncertain Future of Liberalism in South Korea
August 29, 2014
The Uncertain Future of Liberalism in South Korea
The Diplomat‘s Yong Kwon speaks to SinoNK's Steven Denney on the liberal movement in South Korean politics.
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The Uncertain Future of Liberalism in South Korea
How South Korea’s Liberals Lost Their Way
August 03, 2014
How South Korea’s Liberals Lost Their Way
Last month’s by-election underscored the weakness of South Korea’s liberal movement, and its need to reinvent itself.
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How South Korea’s Liberals Lost Their Way
South Korea’s Ruling Party Scores Big At Polls
July 31, 2014
South Korea’s Ruling Party Scores Big At Polls
The ruling Saenuri party took 11 seats in the by-election, giving it a strong majority in the legislature.
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South Korea’s Ruling Party Scores Big At Polls
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May 14, 2019
Andrew Erickson and Ryan Martinson on China and the Maritime Gray Zone
How China thinks about and acts in the maritime gray zone, and what that means for the region’s future.  
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