South Korea’s Democracy Is Broken
The country’s martial law fiasco is a stark warning for democracies everywhere about what happens when political polarization ...
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were ...
North Korean defector recalls the harrowing moment he was forced to watch a public execution at just 11 years old - even claiming children had to 'sit at the front'
WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT. Two-time North Korean defector Timothy Cho broke down in tears on LADbible TV as he recalled ...
Yoon Suk Yeol removed as South Korea’s president over short-lived martial law
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously removed Yoon Suk Yeol as president after he threw the nation into turmoil ...
North Korea Reaps Military Secrets From South Korean Mayhem
The events that triggered the ouster of South Korea’s president paralyzed state affairs—while delivering an intelligence ...
How the fall of Yoon Suk Yeol fuelled the rise of S Korea's conservatives
Pained cries rang out in front of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's official residence on Friday, as judges of ...
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A Win for Democracy in South Korea
From the daily newsletter: the country’s President was effectively removed from office after a court upheld his impeachment.
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The Japanese Military Has a People Problem
The Japanese government passed a record defense budget in 2024, in line with its commitment to increase its defense spending to two percent of its GDP by 2027. The country’s new prime minister, ...