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Systemic obstacles will thwart reforms in South Korea

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SOUTH KOREA

Domestic politics in South Korea.

By-elections wins strengthen South Korea's opposition

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SOUTH KOREA

These two cities have over 25% of the total electorate, making this a key political barometer. The Democrats’ entire leadership resigned. Soaring real estate prices and a scandal…

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…

Resurgent right could win South Korea's presidency

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SOUTH KOREA

The centre-left incumbent, Moon Jae-in, is more popular than most presidents at this stage in their term, but he cannot run again. The conservative opposition People Power Party…

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.

East Asia's regional power struggles converge in Seoul

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EAST ASIA

That evening, the first components of the THAAD missile defence system, including two launchers, arrived at Osan airbase in South Korea, prompting renewed protests and further…

COVID-19 success boosts president's poll prospects

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SOUTH KOREA

The impact of COVID-19 on South Korean politics.

Pyongyang's missile tests gain pace amid diversions

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NORTH KOREA

This comes during a particularly bumpy transition in Seoul from an outgoing administration to a new one. President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol’s five-year term starts on May 10.

Electoral loss will fatally weaken South Korea's Park

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SOUTH KOREA

Having controlled the outgoing 19th National Assembly with 157 of its 300 seats until recently, Saenuri is now reduced to 122.

South Korea's family conglomerates will escape reform

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SOUTH KOREA

South Korea's conglomerates are symbols of national pride and jobs with them are highly sought after, but their faults are roundly criticised. Samsung, the largest, is widely…