South Korea’s Democracy Is Broken
The country’s martial law fiasco is a stark warning for democracies everywhere about what happens when political polarization ...
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were ...
North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem
The events that triggered the ouster of South Korea’s president paralyzed state affairs—while delivering an intelligence windfall to the country’s archnemesis.
South Koreans are still puzzling over why their leader declared martial law
Dancing and consoling hugs. Wild whoops and anguished screams. Tears, both of joy and rage. Reaction to the court verdict ousting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol from office ...