Lee Myung-bak: One More President to Face the Past
Former president Lee Myung-bak has enjoyed a comfortable retirement until now. But he may soon face a criminal inquiry into his time in power.
Chun Doo-hwan
Where Are All the Women in South Korea’s Democracy Protests?
S. Korea's democratization is remembered through a few big names, mostly men. But there are many more who fought without being remembered.
Gwangju: the City of Democracy
Compared to Seoul, Busan or Gyeongju, Gwangju seems to have little to offer. But Gwangju, where "May 18" happened, is a beacon of democracy.
Resurgence of a South Korean Democracy Anthem
Singing this South Korean democracy anthem in unison has been contentious, but the fate of the Gwangju Incident memorial song is likely to change this year.
Baseball Hero Choi Dong-won’s Legacy Is Felt to This Day
Legendary South Korean pitcher Choi Dong-won retired in obscurity. But he is back in the news after his mother's visit to a memorial in Busan.
The Victim Cosplay of A Former Dictator
In his recent memoir, Chun Doo-hwan, an infamous military dictator of South Korea, denied his involvement in the Gwangju Democratization Movement.