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Yoon Suk-yeol scandals

‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President

‘Kim Keon-hee Risk’ Is a Ticking Time Bomb for South Korea’s President

By Kenji Yoshida and Jason Morgan
The biggest political risk for Yoon Suk-yeol is none other than his wife and her many associated scandals, which Yoon refuses to investigate.  

Why Is South Korea’s President Yoon So Unpopular?

Why Is South Korea’s President Yoon So Unpopular?

By Mitch Shin
The majority of South Koreans think their president is not doing his job well, and there's no shortage of explanations.
Han Dong-hoon Elected Leader of South Korea’s Conservatives After Tumultuous Party Convention

Han Dong-hoon Elected Leader of South Korea’s Conservatives After Tumultuous Party Convention

By Kyle Pope and Simon Voget
As the new People Power Party leader, Han’s dynamic with President Yoon will shape the fortunes of both president and party.

Who Is Han Dong-hoon?

Who Is Han Dong-hoon?

By Eunwoo Lee
South Korea’s ruling People Power Party is riven by internal conflict in the lead up to its national convention, where Han seeks to return as party chief.

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations

South Korea’s Opposition Leader Urges President Yoon to Allow Special Investigations

By Hyung-jin Kim
After the opposition’s landslide victory in legislative polls, Yoon held his first meeting with Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung since taking office.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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South Korea’s Legislative Election: What Went Wrong for the PPP?

South Korea’s Legislative Election: What Went Wrong for the PPP?

By Kyle Pope
The leadup to the election saw President Yoon Suk-yeol embroiled in a series of damaging incidents. His party paid the price.

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.
South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party

South Korea’s New Ambassador to Australia Is a Scourge for the Ruling Party

By Eunwoo Lee
The Yoon administration is losing more hearts and minds ahead of the general elections.

President Yoon Finally Addresses the First Lady’s Dior Pouch Controversy

President Yoon Finally Addresses the First Lady’s Dior Pouch Controversy

By Eunwoo Lee
The pre-taped interview, timed for the Lunar New Year holiday, did little to assuage public anger and questions about Kim Keon-hee's political role.

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 and Biden Announce ‘Washington Declaration’ to Lock in Nuclear Deterrent

Yoon and Biden Announce ‘Washington Declaration’ to Lock in Nuclear Deterrent

By Mitch Shin
In Yoon’s visit to Washington this week, South Korea and the United States reaffirmed their joint efforts to respond to North Korean nuclear threats.
Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans

Rich South Korea, Unhappy Koreans

By Hyung-A Kim
South Korea has a glowing global reputation. So why do so many Koreans think “isaengmang” – this life is ruined?

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