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Presidential pardons anticipate South Korea's election

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SOUTH KOREA

A former prime minister was also pardoned, while an ex-lawmaker convicted of plotting a pro-Pyongyang rebellion was paroled.

Halloween tragedy puts more pressure on Yoon

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SOUTH KOREA

Yoon strongly censured failings by the police and other agencies. The same day, four officials -- from the local police, fire service and administration, and a duty police officer…

COVID-19 success boosts president's poll prospects

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SOUTH KOREA

The impact of COVID-19 on South Korean politics.

Scandals weaken South Korea’s left-wing government

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SOUTH KOREA

Large rallies by conservative groups, citing his far-left past and alleged corruption involving his family, were countered by even larger liberal demonstrations supporting his…

South Korea’s ties with key countries will worsen

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SOUTH KOREA

South Korea's international relationships.

South Korea approaches political turning point

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SOUTH KOREA

The outlook for South Korea's domestic politics and international relationships.

Abductions will impede Tokyo-Pyongyang ties

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NORTH KOREA/JAPAN

Any such rapprochement would be two-edged: suggesting a less acerbic Pyongyang, but also altering delicate alliance dynamics. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reportedly did…

South Korea may seek nuclear weapons

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SOUTH KOREA

Yoon had controversially raised that prospect a year ago. Han Dong-hoo -- head of Yoon’s conservative ruling People Power Party (PPP), and a likely future presidential contender…

South Korean politics will be less certain

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SOUTH KOREA

Meanwhile, the leader of the opposition and a ruling party lawmaker have been hospitalised after serious assaults (in the former case, politically motivated). There are also…

Moon’s Middle East trip puts business first

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SOUTH KOREA

Seoul's diverse bilateral relationships with these three US allies illustrate its abiding goals, mainly economic, in a volatile region and a shifting political environment. The…