South Korea’s Turmoil Is the Latest Threat to a Three-Way Pacific Alliance
Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came ...
South Korea martial law ‘a painful reminder of how easily democracy can be threatened,’ protesters say
Candle-lit vigils and rallies were held across South Korea on Wednesday, a nation outraged and frustrated by the president’s ...
South Korea: Parliament introduced a motion to impeach Yoon, defence minister offered to resign
The daughter of assassinated president Park Chung-hee, she was elected president herself in 2013, but was impeached and ...
South Korea showed Americans how to defend democracy
Just before 11 p.m. local time Tuesday, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a televised address to ...
Empty bowls and rising rates: North Korea's currency chaos returns
In North Korea, the relentless rise in the exchange rates of foreign currencies, coupled with surging food prices, paints a ...
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A coup attempt in South Korea was foiled. But grave tests remain
As with many attempted coups, it started late at night. Around 10pm on December 3rd Yoon Suk Yeol, the conservative president ...
With the US caught off guard, Kim Jong Un may be about to capitalize on South Korea's turmoil
Kim Jong Un, North Korea's emboldened leader, is likely watching the events in South Korea closely and may use the turmoil to ...
Political unrest undermines South Korea’s currency, stock market
Political instability in South Korea has caused the nation's won to plunge in value and has shaken confidence in the nation's ...