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How Court Rulings May Shape South Korea’s Next President

How Court Rulings May Shape South Korea’s Next President

By Kenji Yoshida
It’s not just Yoon whose political career hangs in the balance; opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung is grappling with numerous legal woes of his own.
South Korea’s Yoon Impedes Constitutional Court’s Impeachment Trial

South Korea’s Yoon Impedes Constitutional Court’s Impeachment Trial

By Mitch Shin
Despite his vow not to avoid legal and political responsibility, President Yoon has repeatedly refused to receive documents from the Constitutional Court that are related to his impeachment trial.

Japan-South Korea Relations Under Trump

Japan-South Korea Relations Under Trump

By KIMIYA Tadashi
After a meltdown in South Korea, what becomes of a thorny relationship?

Why Japan Is Worried After the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

Why Japan Is Worried After the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol

By Jio Kamata
South Korea’s diplomatic and security relations with Japan experienced a dramatic turnaround under Yoon. Tokyo fears that progress won't last under a new president.

South Korean President Impeached by Legislature After Self Coup Attempt

South Korean President Impeached by Legislature After Self Coup Attempt

By Mitch Shin
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk-yeol is suspended from his duties after the National Assembly passed an impeachment bill on the second try.
The Philippines’ Stakes in South Korea’s Political Chaos

The Philippines’ Stakes in South Korea’s Political Chaos

By Nguyen Thanh Long
South Korea has played a crucial role in Manila’s maritime security strategy. Can that cooperation survive if the Yoon administration comes to an abrupt end?

South Korean Constitutional Law Expert Breaks Down the Legal Questions Facing Yoon Suk-yeol

South Korean Constitutional Law Expert Breaks Down the Legal Questions Facing Yoon Suk-yeol

By Kenji Yoshida
Professor Jang Young-soo discusses the legal aspects of the impeachment process and the insurrection charges facing President Yoon after his declaration of martial law.
In Defiant Address, Yoon Denies Treason Charges, Vows to Fight on

In Defiant Address, Yoon Denies Treason Charges, Vows to Fight on

By Mitch Shin
Reversing his decision to defer to the ruling party, Yoon implied that the main opposition Democratic Party was the “anti-state forces” he referred to in his declaration of martial law.

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

The Economic Costs of Delaying the Impeachment of South Korean President Yoon

By Yuntaek Pae and Seung-Whan Choi
Already, concerned investors are withdrawing from South Korea’s stock markets. Prolonged instability will exacerbate the economic damage.

Lawmaker Kim Byung-joo: ‘Greatest Risk’ to South Korea Is ‘President Yoon Himself’

Lawmaker Kim Byung-joo: ‘Greatest Risk’ to South Korea Is ‘President Yoon Himself’

By Kenji Yoshida
Kim, a retired four-star Army general and Democratic Party lawmaker, says that “impeachment alone is insufficient” to address Yoon’s shocking declaration of martial law.

After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers

After Blocking Impeachment, South Korea’s PPP Wants to Absorb Yoon’s Presidential Powers

By Mitch Shin
Yoon implied that he would depute his presidential powers and authorities to the ruling party, but it is illegitimate for the PPP to exercise them.
PPP Neutralizes Vote to Impeach South Korea’s President

PPP Neutralizes Vote to Impeach South Korea’s President

By Mitch Shin
With the ruling party holding a meeting to avoid the vote, the National Assembly was short of a quorum.

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