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Yoon’s victory is a good thing for Tokyo-Seoul relations

Editorials Mar 11, 2022

Yoon’s victory is a good thing for Tokyo-Seoul relations

Prime Minister Kishida responded positively to Yoon's victory, reciprocating his desire to put the bilateral relationship between Tokyo and Seoul back on track.

Why the left lost South Korea’s election

Commentary / World Mar 11, 2022

Why the left lost South Korea’s election

by Robert E. Kelly

Less reported in the press is the fact that an alternative left-wing candidate, Sim Sang-jung, also ran, splitting the South Korean vote.

Yoon Suk-yeol likely to thaw Tokyo-Seoul relations, but hurdles remain

National | FOCUS Mar 10, 2022

Yoon Suk-yeol likely to thaw Tokyo-Seoul relations, but hurdles remain

by Sayo Sasaki

Given Yoon's call for improved ties with Japan and the security dynamics sparked by Russia's aggression in Ukraine, he has been seen as a more favorable pick for Tokyo.

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol elected in tight South Korean presidential race

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 10, 2022

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol elected in tight South Korean presidential race

The conservative opposition candidate rode to victory in the country's tight presidential election on a wave of discontent over economic policy, scandals and gender wars.

Exit polls point to dead heat in South Korean election

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 9, 2022

Exit polls point to dead heat in South Korean election

Full results from the vote are likely be known early Thursday.

'Sexism exists': South Korean feminist presidential candidate's lonely crusade

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 8, 2022

'Sexism exists': South Korean feminist presidential candidate's lonely crusade

Sim Sang-jung has solid political credentials, but as a feminist from a minor party, she doesn't stand a chance of becoming president on Wednesday.

Can a new South Korean president rebuild Seoul's shattered ties with Tokyo?

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Mar 7, 2022

Can a new South Korean president rebuild Seoul's shattered ties with Tokyo?

by Jesse Johnson

While Yoon Suk-yeol has pledged not to exploit historical tensions with Japan for domestic political gain, Tokyo is likely to be skeptical no matter who wins Wednesday's election.

Leader of South Korea's ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 7, 2022

Leader of South Korea's ruling party attacked ahead of presidential election

Democratic Party leader Song Young-gil was attacked in Seoul by a man wearing a traditional robe who approached him from behind and struck him on the head with a small hammer.

With days to go, South Korea has no favorite in presidential race

Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 7, 2022

With days to go, South Korea has no favorite in presidential race

by Jeong-Ho Lee

Polls show that neither of the two main candidates have convinced a large majority of voters that they can provide the steady hand needed to steer East Asia’s third-largest economy.

Anti-feminist or foul-mouthed liberal? South Korea must pick a new president.

Asia Pacific / Politics | FOCUS Mar 6, 2022

Anti-feminist or foul-mouthed liberal? South Korea must pick a new president.

The key to victory in the election will not be their populist campaign promises or North Korea policy. Instead, it's what the papers have dubbed a "cycle of revenge."

South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate 'ready' for talks with Japan

National / Politics Feb 28, 2022

South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate 'ready' for talks with Japan

Lee Jae-myung said it is important to improve ties between South Korea and Japan for not only the people of the two countries but also for the peace and stability of the region.

South Korean support for a domestic nuclear arsenal is growing — for surprising reasons

Asia Pacific Feb 23, 2022

South Korean support for a domestic nuclear arsenal is growing — for surprising reasons

by Jesse Johnson

A new survey has found that a robust majority strongly backs a domestic nuclear program over stationing U.S. nukes in the country, with China cited as a growing concern.

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