Moonppa: A Troubled Start for the Moon Jae-in Presidency
It could just be that the rising temperatures summoned a high-pressure system and clean air, but even nature seemed to…
Memories of June: Death, Democracy, Patriarchy
S. Korea’s democratization is remembered through a few big names, mostly men. But there are many more who fought without being remembered.
Guess Who Is Bizzack? It’s Chung Yoo-ra!
Chung Yoo-ra, the former competitive equestrian and heir to the dubious fortunes of her mother Choi Soon-sil, arrived back in South Korea on Wednesday.
President Moon Jae-in: Between Everyman Persona and North Korea
Moon Jae-in won the election and restored progressive rule after 9 years. Beneath his nice-guy facade and policies toward the North lies a complex persona.
The Triumph of Yearning
South Korea elected its new president, Moon Jae-in. He says this is the “triumph of yearning.” His supporters are hopeful that Moon can bring about change.
S Korea’s Politics of Betrayal and the Mirage of Conservative Unity
Following the Park Geun-hye scandal, South Korea’s conservatives are in major trouble. They are divided. They will most likely lose the presidential race.
The Potent Force of S Korea’s Regionalism
Regionalism in South Korea is a potent force. Where does it come from, and how will it play into the upcoming presidential election?
Ahn Cheol-soo: Not So Fresh Anymore
Ahn Cheol-soo, doctor-turned-tech tycoon, seemingly came out of nowhere to energize South Korea in 2012. Since then, has he become just another politician?