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… …
A Eulogy for Another Radical Centrist
After the electoral defeat of self-styled centrist Ahn Cheol-soo, it is worth reflecting on an alternative that the South Korean …
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 …
A-maizing Ambition: “Dr. Corn” Runs for South Korean Presidency
Every country has its share of unconventional presidential candidates. Recently, a man dubbed "Dr. Corn" declared his bid. Sorry for …
Park Geun-hye Is Ousted. She Will Fight to Survive, Again.
After being ousted, it took her two and a half days to move out of the presidential Blue House. She …
Goodbye, Mr. Half
Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is no longer trying to be the next South Korean president. He has only himself …
South Korea’s Feudal Presidency: Ban Ki-moon Returns to Claim the Throne
Former UN chief Ban Ki-moon is in Korea, dutifully performing certain political rituals in a sign that presidency is still …
“Step Down, Park”: Anti-Government Protestors Occupy Downtown Seoul
Masses of South Korean protestors took to downtown Seoul Saturday, demanding that President Park Geun-hye step down. …