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Sewol
The Sewol Ferry Disaster, 10 Years Later
By Mitch Shin
Despite two changes in the South Korean presidency, bereaved families say their questions remain unanswered.
As Sunken Ferry Is Finally Raised, Documentary Explores What Comes After the Sewol
By Bruce Harrison
A new documentary attempts to uncover the factors behind one of South Korea's greatest tragedies.
First Anniversary of Sewol Ferry Disaster Ends in Violence
By John Power
Mourners-turned-protestors clashed with police in Seoul on the first anniversary of the deadly accident.
Is 2014 the Start of an Asian Spring?
By Nithin Coca
2014 has been an historic year for protests in Asia, where until now political freedom has lagged economic growth.
South Korean Prosecutors Call for Death Penalty for Sewol Captain
Prosecutors are seeking the death sentence in two high-profile cases in South Korea.
Korea’s Branding Woes
By Luke Stanhope
‘The Republic of Korea is a country rich in history, culture and creativity. It’s time to get the word out.’
South Korea’s Coast Guard Is Here to Stay
By Steven Denney
The recent incident with Chinese fishermen has nullified President Park's pledge to abolish the ROK Coast Guard.
Surprise! South Korea’s Legislature Is Actually Doing Its Job
By Steven Denney
After being in a “vegetative state” for months, the South Korean National Assembly has begun passing laws again.
The Tyranny of the Minority in South Korea
By Steven Denney
A new law has made South Korea's National Assembly as ineffective as the U.S. Senate.
Confucianism Fails to Explain Sewol Ferry Tragedy
By Byunghun Yoo
The ‘culturalist’ response to national tragedies fails to explain why South Korean students were unable to abandon ship.
The Cults of South Korea
By John Power
The recent ferry tragedy has added another chapter to the country’s disconcerting history with cults.
Korea’s Ruling Party Largely Unscathed After Local Elections
By Yong Kwon
The opposition fails to capitalize on public outrage over the recent ferry tragedy.
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