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

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

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

South Koreans Call for President’s Impeachment Over Influence Scandal
By Elaine Ramirez
A crisis over presidential influence from outside the Blue House could be Park Geun-hye’s ultimate undoing.

No More Free Lunch for South Korean Journalists
By Elaine Ramirez
A strict new anti-graft act criminalizes bribes, gifts, and lunches over $30, and could impact the overall economy.

Report: North Korea Has World's Worst Corruption
By John Power
North Korea tied for the worst score in Transparency International's report, but South Korea has its issues as well.
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