South Korea's Feudal Presidency: Ban Ki-moon Returns to Claim the Throne

Victorious generals of ancient Rome had processions known as triumphus to celebrate their successes abroad. Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, too, got one of a sort when he returned to South Korea on Thursday, Jan. 12 [http://thediplomat.com/2017/01/ban-ki-moon-south-koreas-white-knight/]. He was mobbed on arrival at Incheon International Airport by well-wishers and journalists. A similar scene unfolded when he traveled to Seoul Train Station by subway. Some even awaited him