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South Korea democracy
Beyond the Strongman: What’s at Stake in South Korea’s Snap Presidential Election
By Nahee Kang and Kahee Jo
Beyond who wins and who loses, what's more important is whether South Korea sees the formation of political coalitions that lead to “strong leader syndrome.”
Beyond Yoon: The Breakdown of Rule of Law in Korea
By Soyoung Kim
The corrosion of Korean democracy is more insidious, systematic, and widespread than a single bad apple.
Gi-Wook Shin on South Korea’s Political Maelstrom
By Shannon Tiezzi
The martial law episode – and all that followed – “reflects a broader global pattern of democratic erosion but also showcases Korea’s unique strengths.”
From Leadership to Limbo? South Korea’s Democracy Faces Its Toughest Test
By Tunchinmang Langel
South Korea must prioritize constitutional integrity over partisan gains to ensure that democratic ideals do not devolve into enduring political instability.
In South Korea, Democracy and Human Rights Prevail
By Hye Jung Han and John Sifton
Democracies around the world are increasingly under attack from autocratic forces seeking to rule by fiat. In South Korea, ordinary people rose up to defend the systems that protect their human rights.
Resilient Democracy: How South Korea’s Institutions Rejected Authoritarian Overreach
By Rachit Goel
South Korea’s democracy has evolved to resist authoritarianism – a sharp contrast to the weaker historical response of its institutions during previous martial law impositions.
Yoon’s Madcap Martial Law Was Predictable
By Eunwoo Lee
We could have – and should have – predicted this.
South Korean President Declares Martial Law
By Mitch Shin and Shannon Tiezzi
President Yoon Suk-yeol vowed to “root out the anti-state forces” while the opposition gathered at the National Assembly to respond.
Transitional Justice in South Korea: A Turn to the Courts?
By Andrew Wolman
It seems as if the era of truth commissions may be winding down. What next for Korea’s transitional justice project?
Is South Korea Prepared for Election Disinformation, Deepfakes, and Cyberattacks?
By Chan Mo Ku
The Summit for Democracy in Seoul highlighted the challenges posed by AI, disinformation, and outright hacking. How is South Korea preparing?
South Korea’s Press Freedom Under Fire
By Heesoo Jang
South Korea is on the brink of one of its most critical elections, amid an intensifying assault on press freedom.
An Interview With Song Young-gil, South Korea’s Other Opposition Leader
By Kenji Yoshida and Joseph Yi
“If I end up creating a new party, the objective will be to oust President Yoon,” says the former Democratic Party head.
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