Economic unfairness threatens to undermine democracy in South Korea

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The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained

In its second attempt, the National Assembly moved to force President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. But the troubles for him and his country are far from over.
The New York Times - 1d
South Korea's democracy held after a 6-hour power play. What does it say for democracies elsewhere?

A short-lived martial law decree by South Korea's leader last week raised worries about budding authoritarianism around the world
ABC News - Dec. 9
The resilience of South Korea’s democracy remains in doubt

How this ends is uncertain, but the nightmare scenario would be a return of the military to the streets
Financial Times - Dec. 6
K-pop and autocrats: jolt to democracy lays bare South Korea’s two sides

While some say political turmoil has harmed country’s cultural reputation, others say it proves resilience. In the global battle for soft-power supremacy, a clear winner has emerged in recent ...
The Guardian - Dec. 6
Political Turmoil Adds to the Economic Woes of South Korea

Even before a short-lived declaration of martial law thrust the country into crisis, the economy faced grim prospects.
The New York Times - Dec. 6
Democracy in crisis in South Korea

The president faces impeachment after imposing martial law.
BBC News - Dec. 5
South Korea’s Martial Law Turmoil Threatens Pacific Alliance With U.S. and Japan

Donald J. Trump had been seen as the main risk factor for the partnership between Tokyo, Seoul and Washington. Then came martial law in South Korea.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
A stress test for South Korea’s democracy

Key institutions held firm against the president’s reckless move
Financial Times - Dec. 4
Martial law in South Korea

South Korea’s president hands power to the military
BBC News - Dec. 3

Economic unfairness threatens to undermine democracy in South Korea

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The Impeachment of South Korea’s President, Explained

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