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The South Korean Presidency Isn’t Cursed. It Just Needs to Be Reformed.
October 12, 2018

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
September 27, 2018

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
April 14, 2018

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
March 01, 2018

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
November 03, 2017

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
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.

South Korea's Impeached President Park Now Under Arrest
March 31, 2017

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.
The Future of South Korean Democracy
March 14, 2017

The Future of South Korean Democracy

By Darcie Draudt
The Park Geun-hye scandal revealed the flaws in South Korean democracy. Now the challenge is to fix these issues.

Why Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Might Have Bribed Choi Soon-sil
March 09, 2017

Why Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong Might Have Bribed Choi Soon-sil

By Justin Fendos
Maintaining the labyrinthine ownership structure of Samsung required under-the-table government assistance.

South Korean President Impeached
December 09, 2016

South Korean President Impeached

By John Power
The National Assembly votes to impeach beleaguered President Park Geun-hye.

South Korea’s Corruption Culture
November 17, 2016

South Korea’s Corruption Culture

By Justin Fendos
The emphasis on loyalty in South Korea’s executive culture is behind the recent corruption scandals.
South Korea's Most Bizarre Corruption Scandal Yet
November 04, 2016

South Korea's Most Bizarre Corruption Scandal Yet

By Robert E. Kelly
The South Korean presidential scandal is unique for its sheer weirdness.

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