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In South Korea, President Yoon’s Lame Duck Era Officially Begins

In South Korea, President Yoon’s Lame Duck Era Officially Begins

By Mitch Shin
The opposition Democratic Party of Korea won a landslide victory in the 22nd general elections, largely due to Yoon's unpopularity.

An Interview With Song Young-gil, South Korea’s Other Opposition Leader

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.
South Korea’s Political Bifurcation Will Stifle Any Trilateral Agreement 

South Korea’s Political Bifurcation Will Stifle Any Trilateral Agreement 

By Dylan Stent
The whole point of the Camp David Summit was to institutionalize Japan-South Korea-U.S. cooperation. But no one should expect South Korea’s left to keep to the same path.

How Biden Can Navigate a New Era in South Korean Politics

How Biden Can Navigate a New Era in South Korean Politics

By Brian Kim
The future of U.S.-ROK relations depends on the United States understanding the priorities of South Korea’s now-dominant liberals.

Seoul Mayor’s Death Shocks South Korea

Seoul Mayor’s Death Shocks South Korea

By Hyung-Jin Kim and Kim Tong-Hyung
Park Won-soon’s death elicited both sympathy and controversy amid rumors of a sexual harassment complaint against him.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Is South Korea Really a Liberal Country?

Is South Korea Really a Liberal Country?

By James Park
The liberals’ primacy is unprecedented and likely long-term. But is it permanent?

South Korea's Former PM Emerges as New Conservative Torchbearer 

South Korea's Former PM Emerges as New Conservative Torchbearer 

By Tae-jun Kang
Many conservatives are looking to Hwang Kyo-ahn to reunite a divided movement.
'America' Takes a New Meaning in South Korea

'America' Takes a New Meaning in South Korea

By Erik Mobrand
After the meeting between North Korean and American leaders on June 12, the United States has new friends in Seoul.

Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All

Ban Ki-moon Won't Run for South Korean President After All

By Shannon Tiezzi
Citing "slander" and "fake news," the former UN secretary general abandons his political ambitions.

Can a Right Wing Defector Save Korea's Liberal Opposition?

Can a Right Wing Defector Save Korea's Liberal Opposition?

By Elaine Ramirez
For South Korea's liberal camp, a hero rises from the right: Kim Chong-in.

An Identity Crisis for South Korea's Opposition

An Identity Crisis for South Korea's Opposition

By Steven Denney
A high-profile defection highlights the way personal politics stifle Korean democracy.
Is South Korea's Liberal Opposition Party About to Split?

Is South Korea's Liberal Opposition Party About to Split?

By Steven Denney
Rumors of a new party forming in the NPAD's traditional stronghold continue to swirl.

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