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South Korea Is Spiraling Toward a Polarized Justice System 

South Korea Is Spiraling Toward a Polarized Justice System 

By James Constant
Public faith in South Korea’s justice system was already low. With rival investigative agencies both tainted with naked partisanship, the situation is only worsening.

Can Yoon Suk-yeol Break South Korea’s Decades-Old Political Curse? 

Can Yoon Suk-yeol Break South Korea’s Decades-Old Political Curse? 

By Jason Morgan and Kenji Yoshida
Will the prosecutor-turned-president resist the temptation to target his predecessor with legal investigations in a bid to shore up his political base?
Amid Legal Troubles, Lee Jae-myung Tightens Grip on South Korea’s Opposition Party

Amid Legal Troubles, Lee Jae-myung Tightens Grip on South Korea’s Opposition Party

By Eunwoo Lee
South Korean politics is becoming messier as the proxy war between Lee and President Yoon continues.

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Polarizing First Year

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Polarizing First Year

By Karl Friedhoff
South Korea’s President Yoon rode polarization to steady the ship through his first year in office.

Yoon Suk-yeol Wins People Power Party’s Presidential Primary

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.

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South Korea’s 2022 Presidential Race Is Taking Shape

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.

Moon’s Prosecutor Pick Puts Reform Efforts Back in the Spotlight

Moon’s Prosecutor Pick Puts Reform Efforts Back in the Spotlight

By Jenna Gibson
Kim Oh-soo, the nominee for prosecutor general, is a strong supporter of President Moon's controversial prosecution reform plan.
South Korea’s Prosecutor General Wins Another Court Battle Against the Government

South Korea’s Prosecutor General Wins Another Court Battle Against the Government

By Mitch Shin
The court ruled that Yoon Suk-yeol can resume his seat, even though the president authorized suspending him for two months.

South Korea’s Prosecution Reform Saga Heads Toward Final Showdown

South Korea’s Prosecution Reform Saga Heads Toward Final Showdown

By Jenna Gibson
Prosecutor General Yoon Suk-yeol, a political darling of conservatives, will face a hearing over his dismissal amid the Moon government’s final push for reform.

South Korea’s Government and Top Prosecutor Clash Once Again

South Korea’s Government and Top Prosecutor Clash Once Again

By Mitch Shin
The country has been divided as the government and prosecutor general tussle over prosecution reform.

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