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South Korea politics

Lee Jae-myung Takes Over a Country Split by Gender Politics
By Ming Gao and Joanna Elfving-Hwang
Though Lee attempted to sideline the issue during the campaign, gender conflict has continued, subtly but powerfully, to shape voter behavior in South Korea.

Beyond Political Crisis: Building a Rights-Based Future in South Korea
By Boram Jang
The election next week is an opportunity to address fundamental human rights deficits that preceded Yoon’s tenure – yet such commitments remain notably absent from major candidates' platforms.

The Top Priority for South Korea’s Next President
By Mitch Shin
In the wake of Yoon Suk-yeol’s poor performance, the country has severely been polarized. Now the public hopes the new president will integrate the country.

After Last-Minute PPP Drama, South Korea’s Presidential Campaigns Officially Kick Off
By Mitch Shin
The candidates are set, despite some twists in the ruling party’s primary process. Now the 21-day presidential campaign has officially begun.

Lee Jae-myung’s Presidential Bid Is Safe After Court’s Decision to Postpone Trials
By Mitch Shin
The heavily favored opposition candidate will now be able to run in the upcoming snap election, despite a shocking intervention from the Supreme Court.

Kim Moon-soo Elected as PPP’s Presidential Candidate
By Mitch Shin
Despite his victory in the People Power Party’s primary elections, he will likely be sidelined as a candidate in the coming days.

Back-to-Back Resignations Throw South Korea’s Acting Presidency Into Turmoil
By Shannon Tiezzi and Mitch Shin
South Korea’s political and constitutional chaos have entered a new phase, one that will likely last even after the June 3 presidential election.

PPP’s Primary Presidential Election Down to Final 2 Candidates
By Mitch Shin
The conservative People Power Party has narrowed its slate down to two candidates: Kim Moon-soon and Han Dong-hoon. But it might be a third man who ends up being the PPP's presidential pick.

Lee Jae-myung Elected as DP’s Presidential Candidate
By Mitch Shin
After setting a record for the share of votes received during the party’s primary elections, Lee aims to win the presidential election scheduled on June 3.

Han Duck-soo’s Risky Negotiation With Donald Trump
By Mitch Shin
Han and his ministers are rushing to sign a trade deal with Washington, but their primary job as an acting government is to maintain a status quo.

Will the PPP Survive After the Snap Presidential Election?
By Mitch Shin
The polls show the opposition leader will win a landslide victory, but the ruling People Power Party still maintains its stance that Yoon’s martial law was inevitable and justified.

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Dark Legacy for South Korea
By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon era is over, but the South Korean polity is divided more than ever.
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