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South Korea Presidental Election
Will Lee Jae-myung Rise From South Korea’s Political Chaos?
By Steven Denney
Lee Jae-myung’s strategic bet – that he can leverage widespread public discontent without further deepening societal divisions – will pose a key test for South Korea’s democracy.
The Misplaced Male Anger That Drove the 2022 South Korean Presidential Race
By Nahee Kang and Ye Liu
Today’s young Koreans – both men and women – deserve better than Hell Chosun in one of the wealthiest and most promising economies.
Yoon Suk-yeol Becomes South Korea’s President-Elect
By Mitch Shin
The narrowest margin of victory in South Korea’s history showed how the country is divided in yesterday’s election.
South Korean Presidential Candidates Accused of Politicizing Ukraine War
By Da-sol Goh
Both Lee Jae-myung and Yoon Suk-yeol were forced to apologize after making controversial remarks about the Russian invasion.
South Korea’s Nastiest Presidential Election
By Hyung-A Kim
In an election where both candidates are fighting scandals and a lack of public trust, South Koreans face a difficult choice.
South Korea’s Presidential Election: The Big Picture
Karl Friedhoff, Sang Kim, and Lee Sook-Jong on the issues driving South Korea's big election, and the implications for Korean politics and society.
Yoon Suk-yeol Wins People Power Party’s Presidential Primary
By Mitch Shin
South Korea’s main opposition party picked a former prosecutor general in the Moon administration as its presidential candidate on Friday.
South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape
By Jenna Gibson
Candidate have begun to officially declare their ambitions. Here are the names to know.
Seoul Mayor’s Death Sets Critical Test for South Korea’s Ruling Party in 2021
By Cory Bisbee
Next year’s by-elections will be unusually important – for the Democratic Party and for the current frontrunner to succeed President Moon Jae-in.
South Korea Presidential Election: Moon Jae-in Claims Victory
By Catherine Putz
Exit polls and the count so far indicate that the Democratic Party's Moon will be South Korea's next leader.
South Korea at a Crossroads
By Steven Denney
As a president’s fate hangs in the balance, South Korea is in a state of pervasive political uncertainty.
South Korea’s Dangerous Leadership Vacuum
By Benjamin Lee
South Korea’s ongoing political crisis is making it difficult to respond effectively to North Korean provocations.
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.
North Korea's Choice for the Next South Korean President
By John Power
Anyone but Ban Ki-moon, apparently.
What's Next for South Korea's Center-Right?
By Parker Novak
After the ruling party splits, can South Korea's conservatives hold on to power?
What Would a President Ban Ki-moon Do in Office?
By John Power
Ban Ki-moon is well-known, but his policy preferences are largely a mystery.
Ban Ki-moon: South Korea's 'White Knight'?
By Bruce Harrison
The public and political parties' loud support appear to be the driving force behind a potential run for the Blue House.
South Korea's Ruling Party Splits
By Bruce Harrison
Does the breakaway party herald South Korea’s new conservatism or simply a cosmetic defection?
Time for a Constitutional Change in South Korea?
By Bruce Harrison
In the wake of Park Geun-hye's downfall, some argue the time is right to change the role of the presidency.
Ban Ki-moon Keeps Presidential Option Open
By Elaine Ramirez
The UN secretary general leaves the door open for a presidential run in 2017.
South Korea Sizing up Presidential Options
By Elaine Ramirez
South Korea's Presidential Showdown: The Forgotten Issue
While the economy dominates the election, South Korea’s next president will have important foreign policy choices to make.
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