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South Korea corruption
‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President
By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
The biggest political risk for Yoon Suk-yeol is none other than his wife and her many associated scandals, which Yoon refuses to investigate.
South Korea Is Spiraling Toward a Polarized Justice System
By James Constant
Public faith in South Korea’s justice system was already low. With rival investigative agencies both tainted with naked partisanship, the situation is only worsening.
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party
By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general elections.
Can Yoon Suk-yeol Break South Korea’s Decades-Old Political Curse?
By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
Will the prosecutor-turned-president resist the temptation to target his predecessor with legal investigations in a bid to shore up his political base?
South Korean Court Denies Arrest Warrant for Opposition Leader Lee in Corruption Allegations
By Kim Tong-hyung
The judge said the evidence collected so far raises “substantial suspicion” about Lee’s involvement in the Seongnam development case, but not to a level that warrants his detainment.
Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans
By Hyung-A Kim
South Korea has a glowing global reputation. So why do so many Koreans think “isaengmang” – this life is ruined?
Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung at the Center of Criminal Probes
By Chelsie Alexandre
In an unprecedented move, the leader of South Korea’s main opposition party has been summoned for questioning.
South Korea’s President Yoon Could (But Won’t) Be Removed From Office for Lying
By Justin Fendos
The latest scandal to rock the new administration may be the most serious: a charge that Yoon lied while on the campaign trail, violating South Korea's public office election law.
What Does South Korea’s First Lady Do?
By Hae Kyung Ahn
President Yoon's wife, Kim Keon Hee, has attracted controversy already.
What President Yoon Suk-yeol’s Election Means for South Korean Democracy
By Darcie Draudt
Yoon has two important tasks in front of him: mending emergent social divisions and making institutional changes to prevent – not just punish – corruption.
South Korea to Release Samsung Scion on Parole
By Kim Tong-hyung
Lee Jae-yong, who has been imprisoned since January, runs the Samsung group.
South Korea’s Supreme Court Upholds 17-Year Jail Term for Ex-President Lee
By Associated Press
Lee Myung-bak was convicted of taking bribes before and during his presidency.
South Korea’s Electronics Giant Lee Kun-hee, Chair of Samsung, Dies at 78
By Mitch Shin
Two different – and contrasting – reviews of the electronics icon’s leadership have emerged since the announcement of Lee’s passing.
South Korea’s Supreme Court Orders New Trials for Ex-President Park and Samsung Heir
By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
The trials will revisit the corruption scandal that saw Park ousted from office.
Public Anger Grows in South Korea Over Justice Minister Nominee
By Tae-jun Kang
The scandal surrounding Cho Kuk taps into deeper sentiments that only the rich and powerful can succeed in South Korea.
Is Moon Jae-in Becoming a Lame Duck?
By Tae-jun Kang
Most South Korean presidents have faltered in their third years. Moon risks falling into the same trap.
YouTube Emerges as a New Tool for South Korean Whistleblowers
By Tae-jun Kang
A recent case underscores the changing trend of Korean whistleblowers -- and the longstanding challenges they continue to face.
The South Korean Presidency Isn’t Cursed. It Just Needs to Be Reformed.
By Kyle Ferrier
Unless changes are made, Lee Myung-bak won't the the last South Korean president to go to jail for corruption.
South Korean Supreme Court Caught in Park Geun-hye Scandal
By Troy Stangarone
A chief justice is accused of influencing politically sensitive trials to impress the Park administration.
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?
Risky Business: South Korea's Secret Military Deal With UAE
By June Park and Ali Ahmad
The hidden military pact was meant to seal the UAE-ROK nuclear power plant deal.
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.
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.
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.
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