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Yoon Suk-yeol
The Japan-South Korea Thaw Is Far From a Done Deal
By Jio Kamata
Japan's Kishida and South Korea's Yoon are ready to mend relations, but both leaders face problems back home.
South Korean President Calls Japan ‘Partner’ on Independence Day
By Mitch Shin
In his address to celebrate the 104th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement, Yoon Suk-yeol said Japan has transformed into a partner sharing common values.
What’s Driving South Korea’s Debate on Acquiring Nuclear Weapons
By Ankit Panda and Catherine Putz
Why is interest in nuclear weapons acquisition growing in South Korea?
Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung at the Center of Criminal Probes
By Chelsie Alexandre
In an unprecedented move, the leader of South Korea’s main opposition party has been summoned for questioning.
Yoon Comment Sparks Diplomatic Row Between South Korea, Iran
By Kim Tong-hyung
President Yoon Suk-yeol's comments describing Iran as the “enemy” of the UAE during a trip to that country triggered a diplomatic spat.
People Power Party Changes Voting Rules Ahead of Chair Election
By Chelsie Alexandre and Mitch Shin
South Korea’s ruling conservative party has amended its charter to only allow votes from PPP members in selecting new party leadership.
Yoon Says North Korea Poses ‘Serious Threat’
By Mitch Shin
In an interview with the Associated Press, the South Korean president called Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal a direct threat to the South.
Former South Korean President Lee Myung-bak Pardoned by Yoon
By Chelsie Alexandre
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s latest round of pardons – including the release of Lee – sparked a wave of criticism.
Dogs Gifted by North’s Kim Jong Un Resettle in South Korean Zoo
By Hyung-jin Kim
The dogs officially belong to the state, but former President Moon had taken them home before giving them up amid a dispute over financial support.
South Korea’s Government Accused of Violating Labor Rights Amid Truckers’ Strike
By Chelsie Alexandre
The disruption caused by the truckers’ strike has led to an aggressive response from the Yoon administration, with no signs of successful negotiation.
South Korea’s Sideline Diplomacy at the ASEAN and G20 Meetings
By Andrew Yeo
After a series of gaffes on its last round of international trips, the Yoon administration seems to have hit its diplomatic stride at the ASEAN and G-20 summits.
