List of South Korea articles
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Hundreds of people gather around a giant doll with pigtails, an orange jumper and red glowing eyes. Why Is ‘Squid Game’ So Popular?
One of the most vicious, violent, and nihilistic works of entertainment ever made is also truly the work of an auteur.
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Lee Jae-myung smiles as he stands in the doorway of an airplane and waves at those gathered outside. Kim Hye-gyeong stands beside him, smiling also. Both are dressed in formal attire; Lee wears a black suit, striped tie, and wireframe glasses, while Kim wears a pale gray dress. South Korea’s New President Wants Flexible Diplomacy
Lee Jae-myung is trying to avoid the ideological fixations of his predecessors.
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Ishiba and Trump stand at lecterns. Trump gestures toward Ishiba as he frowns. They stand in front of U.S. and Japanese flags. America’s Asian Alliances Will Survive Trump
Lacking other options, U.S. allies are doubling down on their ties with Washington.
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Newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a press conference at the presidential office in Seoul on June 4. What to Expect From South Korea’s New President
Lee Jae-myung vows to take a more pragmatic approach than previous administrations.
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Protesters wave K-pop light sticks as they take part in a protest against the president outside the National Assembly on Dec. 8, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean Women Are Powerful—and Powerless
Korean women have helped topple governments but still have trouble gaining political office.
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Two men in suits stand on a stage as white confetti flutters through the air around them. The man at center has his arms raised in celebration, while the other man holds one of his raised hands. Both clutch bouquets of flowers. Who Can Lead a Divided South Korea?
Early elections will decide the country’s future relationship with Washington.
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Police offers in neon-green uniforms surround a small crowd of people waving signs and flags. One banner shows a photograph of ormer South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the center of the South Korean flag; another sign says "YOON AGAIN!" in English. South Korea’s Far Right Has Been Terrifyingly Radicalized
The impeachment of martial law President Yoon Suk-yeol reveals how far the rot spread.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, wearing a blue tie, applauds. The Philippine and South Korean flags hang in the background. Yoon’s Disappointing Foreign-Policy Legacy
The impeached South Korean president leaves behind a record riddled with contradictions.
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A pedestrian riding a bicycle looks at an electronic board in Tokyo. Trump Tariffs Target Both China and U.S. Allies in Asia
The move is a blow to China, but it could also harm U.S. interests in the region.
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People take part in a vigil against impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul. South Korea’s Top Court Is Producing a Revolving Door Presidency
A key U.S. ally has a leadership power vacuum.
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Kakao CEO Chung Shin-a (left) and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (right) pose for photos during a press conference in Seoul on Feb. 4. Can South Korea Join the Frontier AI Race?
DeepSeek has prompted midsize powers to get in the game.
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An undated picture released from North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency on Sept. 16, 2017 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un inspecting a launch of the medium-and-long range strategic ballistic rocket Hwasong-12 at an undisclosed location. An Unreliable America Means More Countries Want the Bomb
Without credible U.S. security guarantees, nuclear proliferation is likely to increase rapidly across Europe and Asia.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets U.S. President Donald Trump inside the demilitarized zone separating North Korea and South Korea in Panmunjom, South Korea on June 30, 2019. Trump’s Next Deal Should Be With Kim Jong Un
Washington’s North Korea policy is at a dead end, and it’s time for something new.
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A man bundled in a puffer coat and scarf is seen from behind as he stands in front of a TV monitor, watching a news broadcast. The broadcast shows a video of a missile launching into the sky, with text beneath in Korean. The Century’s First Missile Crisis Is Coming in Asia
Washington can take steps now to avoid a catastrophe.
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A woman with a rolling bag poses in front of a train with a panda mural on it as another woman takes her photo with a cell phone. South Korea Has More Leverage Over China Than You Think
The middle power has found a way to survive without bending the knee to Beijing.