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 people forwent.
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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.
Progressives vs Conservatives: Fried Chicken or Pork Belly?
What is will the voters be munching on during the post-election coverage in South Korea? Progressives and conservatives think differently on fried chicken.
Workload From Hell: S Korea Post Office’s Election Blues
For workers at South Korea's post office, the election season can sometimes be deadly. Mail carriers apparently have to deliver at least 1,000 mails a day.
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.
Expect More Fake News This Election Season
Fake news is on the rise. A study says that the amount of fake news related to this presidential election is four times higher than the election in 2012.
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?
The Election Lottery: Cast Your Ballot, Win a Prize?
A low voter turnout is a global issue. Some South Koreans took the matter into their own hands by launching a lottery for the upcoming presidential election.
Hong Joon-pyo and Pig Stimulant: “Which S Korean Man Doesn’t Have a Story Like
The Liberty Korea Party candidate Hong Joon-pyo is under fire for an anecdote in his 2005 memoir about helping a friend drug and sexually assault a woman.
Which South Korean Presidential Candidates Actually Care about the Environment?
What do South Korea's presidential candidates have in store for the country's beleaguered environment? Korea Exposé took a look at their manifestos.
Reading List: Our 2017 Election Coverage
2017 is an interesting year for South Korean politics. A president has been ousted from office for the first time…