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Park Geun-hye
Park, Lee and the Plight of Korean Presidents
By Clint Work
Why have all of South Korea's recent leaders been embroiled in corruption scandals?
Lee Myung-bak: Between Justice and Political Retribution in South Korea
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
Another former president has been arrested in South Korea.
The Impact of Lee Myung-bak’s Alleged Corruption on South Korea’s Security
By Ahn Seul Ki and Son Daekwon
The former South Korean president has been accused of corruption, which has some serious security implications.
South Korea Pulls Back From Sex Slave Agreement With Japan
By Hyunmin Michael Kang
A recent government report criticizes the agreement made under the previous Park administration.
South Korea Goes From One Presidential Scandal to Another
By Justin Fendos
Renewed scrutiny into the scandals of Lee Myung-bak could mean another South Korean ex-president facing jail time.
South Korea and Brazil Rejected Their Female Leaders
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
The impeachment scandals that entangled Park Geun-hye and Dilma Rousseff smack of misogyny.
A Liberal Triumphs in South Korea: Who Is Moon Jae-in?
By Ankit Panda
Is Moon Jae-in anti-American? Are South Koreans divided over politics by age? Steven Denney offers insight into these questions.
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.
Will Park Geun-hye Be Pardoned?
By Justin Fendos
If a pardon is made, the peaceful protests could change tone.
South Korea's Impeached President Park Now Under Arrest
By John Power
Less than a month after losing her immunity, Park is detained on charges of bribery and abuse of power.
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.