News

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 Forum9h
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 ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
South Korea's new leader Lee has lived a turbulent life. Now, big challenges await him
SEOUL, South Korea — Lee Jae-myung was a child laborer with an arm deformity. He attempted suicide. He later made his way ...
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 ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, capping months of political turmoil
Millions of South Koreans are voting for a new president in a snap election triggered by the ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol, a ...
LAist on MSN5d
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 ...