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South Korea: Democratic Party urges probe into rigging during election
The South Korean Democratic Party (DP) on Saturday called for a thorough investigation into a conservative education ...
East Asia Forum4m
Signs of convergence on South Korean foreign policy strategy
With a strong mandate for power, South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung must restore stability in his government's ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, closing period of political tumult
Pre-election surveys suggest liberal Lee Jae-myung appears headed for an easy win, riding on deep public frustration over the ...
South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election ...
East Asia Forum10h
South Koreans vote for democracy
While his victory in the presidential election is an immediate win for South Korean democracy, Lee Jae-myung must now ...
The New Yorker4d
Democracy Wins a Referendum in South Korea
The newly elected President defeated an increasingly authoritarian rival party. Can he bring the country back together?
South Korea is voting for a new president after six months of political chaos. Here’s what to know
After half a year of political turmoil, uncertainty and division, South Korea is voting for a new president to succeed Yoon ...
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South Korea's liberal party leader poised to win presidency after martial law crisis
The election comes nearly two months after president Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office following his impeachment for ...