2017 is an interesting year for South Korean politics. A president has been ousted from office for the first time under the democratic constitution. The ruling conservative party is in shambles, splintered into three parties. The leading presidential candidates are mostly those that identify with the left, which means the country could have its first liberal administration in ten years. The 60-day race to the presidency, which for many began even before Park Geun-hye was thrown out on Mar. 10, will end with the election on May 9. 

Korea Exposé has been following the race closely, hoping to illuminate different aspects of South Korean society through the emerging stories. Here is a comprehensive list of our election coverage; some are quick reads, some are meant for a big glass of wine to sip while reading in the bathtub (or however you like to read longer articles). Enjoy, and stay tuned for more updates.

Topical features: 

• Guide to South Korea’s Presidential Election, by Korea Exposé
• Impeach the Impeachment: Older Conservatives “Defend Democracy,” by Haeryun Kang
• The Judgment Day: Park Geun-hye Ousted by Constitutional Court, by Steven Borowiec
• What “Progressive” Means in South Korea, by Haeryun Kang & Ben Jackson
• Which South Korean Presidential Candidates Actually Care about the Environment?, by Ben Jackson
• Captivating Moments from South Korea’s Unexpected Election Season, by Jieun Choi
• The Potent Force of S Korea’s Regionalism, by Se-Woong Koo ft. interactive maps by Matt Stiles
• S Korea’s Politics of Betrayal and the Mirage of Conservative Unity, by Haeryun Kang
• The Triumph of Yearning, by Steven Borowiec

Candidate features: 

• South Korea’s Feudal Presidency: Ban Ki-moon Returns to Claim the Throne, by Se-Woong Koo
• Goodbye, Mr. Half, by Se-Woong Koo
• Ahn Hee-jung: A Dark Horse Gathers Pace, by Ben Jackson
• Lee Jae-myung: Populist, Left-wing, Unapologetic, by Steven Borowiec
• Hwang Kyo-ahn: The Man Who Wouldn’t Be King, by Steven Borowiec
• Sim Sang-jung: A Superwoman Without Superpower, by Haeryun Kang
• Ahn Cheol-soo: Not So Fresh Anymore, by Steven Borowiec
• President Moon Jae-in: Between Everyman Persona and North Korea, by Se-Woong Koo

Quick reads by ké radar: 

• What Now? Court Ruling Triggers Early Presidential Election, by Ben Jackson
• A-maizing Ambition: “Dr. Corn” Runs for South Korean Presidency, by Seohoi Stephanie Park
• The Presidential Race Is On: Ten Minutes of Live Newstertainment, by Haeryun Kang
• Top Presidential Contenders Pledge to Fix South Korea’s Air Pollution, by Jieun Choi
• Saenuri Party Is Back. No, Not That Saenuri, by Ben Jackson
• Hong Joon-pyo and Pig Stimulant: “Which S Korean Man Doesn’t Have a Story Like That?”, by Haeryun Kang
• The Election Lottery: Cast Your Ballot, Win a Prize?, by Jieun Choi

• Prospects for Human Rights: Amnesty International Korea Compares Presidential Candidates, by Ben Jackson
• Don’t Just Say It, Sing It: South Korea’s Election Songs, by Seohoi Stephanie Park
• Expect More Fake News This Election Season, by Seohoi Stephanie Park
• S Korea’s Election Season: You’ve Got Mail, by Seohoi Stephanie Park
• Workload From Hell: S Korea Post Office’s Election Blues, by Seohoi Stephanie Park
• Progressives vs Conservatives: Fried Chicken or Pork Belly?, by Jieun Choi
• The Damming Verdict on Hong Joon-pyo’s Drinking Water Plan, by Ben Jackson
• S Korea Election Day: Voter Snapshots in Seoul, by Jieun Choi 
• After S Korea’s Presidential Race: What’s Next?, by Ben Jackson