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The Economist2d
Can South Korea’s new president mend a divided, battered country?
Mr Trump may also seek to restart negotiations with North Korea’s dictator, Kim Jong Un. On that matter, he and Mr Lee, an ...
South Koreans Elect a New Leader on Tuesday. Here’s What to Know.
The new president will be tasked with pulling the nation out of political turmoil and face a polarized country and world.
A look at the key events that triggered South Korea’s snap presidential election
South Korean voters are choosing who will succeed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office over his ...
Lifestyle Asia5d
Planning a trip to South Korea? Here’s the perfect time to go
From savouring snow festivals to chasing cherry blossoms, we round up the best time to visit South Korea for all palates and seasons.
The Island1d
South Korea’s new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert
South Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung, has secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day. The ...
In South Korea, Desperate Workers Take Their Grievances Into the Sky
The plight of temporary workers like Kim Hyoung-su, who’s been protesting for months at the top of a tower, has become an ...
South Korea has endured 6 months of political turmoil. What can we expect in Lee's presidency?
Images from the election of South Korea’s new president are as peaceful and orderly as you’d expect to see in any vibrant democracy ...
Politico1mon
Democracy won in South Korea. The hard part is still to come.
CLOAKED IN UNCERTAINTY — Buried amid the crush of recent news surrounding global trade turmoil was a sign of hope for South Korea’s democracy: The removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol from ...