Editorials Mar 11, 2022
Prime Minister Kishida responded positively to Yoon's victory, reciprocating his desire to put the bilateral relationship between Tokyo and Seoul back on track.
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.
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.
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.
Asia Pacific / Politics Mar 9, 2022
Full results from the vote are likely be known early Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.