Foreign Affairs4d
Can South Korea’s Democracy Survive?
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol tried to demolish his country’s democracy. In a shocking late-night television address, ...
New York Sun1d
Growing Protests at Seoul Point to a Society Deeply Divided Along a Left-Right Axis
SEOUL — Rising protests against the impeachment, jailing and possible ouster of Korea’s President, Yoon Suk-yeol, reflect ...
South Korea faces big challenges as it heads toward a presidential election
As the rest of the world moves forward, South Korea is at a political stand still. The country needs strong leadership as ...
Australian Institute of International Affairs3d
Martial Law, the Far Right, and Authoritarian Legacies in South Korea
Yoon Seok-yeol’s martial law attempt and its far-right supporters highlight the enduring power of authoritarian forces in ...
South Korea's senior poverty increases for second straight year
Amid soaring income inequality, nearly 40% aged 65 or older live in poverty in Korea South Korea’s elderly poverty rate worsened for the second consecutive year, intensifying concerns as the country ...
South Korea Issues Update on Yearslong Birth Rate Crisis
The East Asian country posted 240,000 births last year, according to preliminary estimates, boosting the country's fertility ...
The Diplomat3d
Beyond the Korean Peninsula: How the South Korea-US Alliance Can Contribute to Regional Security
Even if a strategic and comprehensive alliance can be made a reality, the big question is how to make that happen amid the ...
Lunar New Year: Family, food and colour as millions celebrate Year of the Snake
Lunar New Year, or Tết Nguyên Đán (Tết), is Vietnam's most important celebration - a time to honour ancestors, cherish family ...