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Crisis may spell end of South Korea's Park presidency

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SOUTH KOREA

Political crisis in South Korea.

Park prosecution would seal left's victory in Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

Unlike during her impeachment when she resisted all summons, Park plans to appear in court tomorrow in hopes of avoiding arrest and detention. Campaigning for the election to…

East Asia's regional power struggles converge in Seoul

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EAST ASIA

That evening, the first components of the THAAD missile defence system, including two launchers, arrived at Osan airbase in South Korea, prompting renewed protests and further…

South Korea approaches political turning point

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SOUTH KOREA

The outlook for South Korea's domestic politics and international relationships.

Presidential pardons anticipate South Korea's election

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SOUTH KOREA

A former prime minister was also pardoned, while an ex-lawmaker convicted of plotting a pro-Pyongyang rebellion was paroled.

Impeachment leaves untimely leadership vacuum in Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

Park is already a lame duck with barely a year left to serve and her public support rate is just 5%. Her authority is irretrievably lost, but she refuses to resign. The…

Samsung indictments benefit South Korea's opposition

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SOUTH KOREA

SOUTH KOREA: Samsung indictments benefit opposition

Online payments crisis shows vulnerability in Seoul

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SOUTH KOREA

E-commerce is a major sector, with a few domestic players dominating the market. The government’s monetary aid to the platforms’ unpaid vendors aims to mitigate financial…

Pressure on South Korea's Park may become irresistible

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SOUTH KOREA

SOUTH KOREA: Pressure on Park may become irresistible