Politics
Korean politics and policy news
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President Lee Jae-myung Should Withdraw the Yong Hye-in Cabinet Nomination
President Lee Jae-myung’s nomination of Yong Hye-in as minister of gender equality and family has produced weeks of…
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Will Lee Jae-myung Survive After Leaving Office? Inside South Korea’s Presidential Curse
South Korea has an unusual, almost ritualistic pattern: a striking number of its former presidents have ended up…
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Why South Korea’s Shipbuilder Is Becoming a Bigger Player in U.S. Defense: Hanwha Ocean Explained
Published: September 4, 2026 A South Korean shipbuilder that was once known primarily for commercial vessels is increasingly…
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Yong Hye-in Controversy Explained: Special Party Dues, Husband’s Salary and the Lawmaker-Minister Debate
September 3, 2026 South Korean politician Yong Hye-in is facing growing controversy after being nominated as the country’s…