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Commentary: South Korea’s upcoming presidential election will dramatically change its foreign policy
US-SOUTH KOREAN ALLIANCE Mr Lee’s foreign policy instincts portend a major alliance crisis. If disputes between the US and China…
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South Korea assembly speaker proposes revising constitution to curb presidency
A Gallup Korea opinion survey last month found 54 per cent supporting constitutional revision to fix the presidential system and…
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South Korea’s Yoon blames ‘malicious’ opposition for martial law bid
SEOUL: South Korea’s suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol blamed the “malicious” opposition for his decision to declare martial law, telling…
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Seoul court rejects second request to extend Yoon’s detention
SEOUL: A Seoul court rejected a second request on Saturday (Jan 25) to extend the detention of impeached President Yoon…
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South Korea president’s refusal to cooperate with investigators a ‘tactic’ to undermine, delay probe: Analysts
However, some observers stressed that Yoon’s refusal to cooperate will not help him in any way. “The general consensus is…
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Commentary: After a poor run in 2024, politics around the world needs to change fundamentally. Here’s how
DO BETTER Alas, too many are so intent on winning at all costs, they lose sight of what it is…
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Commentary: South Korea needs to move on from this crisis
MORE PRESSING PROBLEMS The longer this fiasco drags on, the more difficult it will be for the current government to…
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Supporters of South Korea’s Yoon adopt ‘Stop the Steal’, hope Trump will help
The issue has become a major talking point for Yoon supporters who say his martial law declaration was justified, and…
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South Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon
SEOUL: A South Korean court on Tuesday (Dec 31) approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has…
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South Korea investigators request arrest warrant for Yoon over martial law
Yoon was suspended from presidential powers after being impeached by parliament earlier this month over his decision to briefly impose…
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