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As Sunken Ferry Is Finally Raised, Documentary Explores What Comes After the Sewol
March 31, 2017

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
April 17, 2015

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?
November 20, 2014

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
October 29, 2014

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
October 26, 2014

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
October 20, 2014

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
October 07, 2014

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
September 20, 2014

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
June 19, 2014

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
June 17, 2014

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
June 07, 2014

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.
Ferry Tragedy: A Righteous and Overdue Rage Over Corruption
May 28, 2014

Ferry Tragedy: A Righteous and Overdue Rage Over Corruption

By Yong Kwon
The Sewol disaster has placed an entrenched bureaucratic practice in the crosshairs.

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