Choosing communism or freedom—that’s the question in the South Korean election this week between conservative Yoon Seok-Yul and progressive Lee Jae Myung. With key issues like relations with North Korea and with Japan, the country’s economic policies, and growing discontent with Chinese aggression, who will the Korean voters choose as the next president? Follow David…
2022 South Korean Election a Choice of Communism or Freedom: North Korea Escapee Arthur Lee & Amb. Morse Tan
March 7, 2022
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South Korea Signs Missile System Export Deal With UAE Amid Stronger Cooperation
South Korea on Sunday signed a preliminary deal with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to sell Seoul’s mid-range surface-to-air missiles worth 4 trillion won ($3.36 billion), as both countries seek to strengthen cooperation, according to local media. Seoul is set to export its Cheongung II missile system to the UAE in what is believed to…
Pardoning Jailed Ex-President Aimed To Impact The Upcoming South Korean Presidential Race: Analysts
January 6, 2022
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New Analysis Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye was set free on Dec. 31, 2021, after serving four years and nine months in prison, following her corruption conviction being pardoned by the government last week. Park was the first female president of South Korea and the daughter of former President Park Chung-hee. Four years ago,…
South Korea’s Moon Jae-In Vows to Pursue Peace With North Korea Until Presidential Term Ends
South Korean President Moon Jae-in pledged Monday to pursue an “irreversible path to peace” with North Korea until the end of his five-year term in May, despite the North Korean leader’s unresponsiveness to the country’s proposal for an end-of-war declaration. “The government will pursue normalization of inter-Korean relations and an irreversible path to peace until…
South Korea’s Top 2 Presidential Candidates Embroiled in Scandals Ahead of Election, Policy Debates Turn Into ‘Mudslinging’
December 24, 2021
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With less than three months until South Korea’s presidential election, candidates of both major parties are competing over their prospects as the country’s next president. However, family scandals and controversies appear to have dominated the debate instead of policy discussion and plans for the future. The 2022 South Korean presidential election will be held on…
South Korea’s Former President Pardoned Over Corruption Charges
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye, who has been serving a 22-year prison term for corruption charges, was granted a special pardon by the government on Friday and is set to be released on Dec. 31. “We must overcome the pain of the past and move forward into the new era,” President Moon Jae-in said…
Topics Around China Key Feature in Australia-Korea Summit
December 13, 2021
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Tensions with China have been a key feature of the South Korean President Moon Jae-in visits to Australia following that announcement that the two countries have signed a historic $1 billion defence contract, which will see South Korea defence giant Hanwha provide artillery weapons and vehicles to Australia. Morrison said in a joint press conference, with…
Australia Signed Historic Defence Contract With South Korea Amid Increasing Regional Tensions
December 13, 2021
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Australia has achieved a historic $1 billion weapons contract with South Korea as Prime Minister Morrison holds a formal talk with President Moon Jae-in in Canberra. The first international leader to visit Australia since the country reopened its borders, Moon and first lady Kim Jung-sook arrived in Canberra on Sunday night before the formal welcome…
Australia Signs Historic, Billion-Dollar Defence Contract With South Korea Amid Increasing Regional Tensions
December 13, 2021
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Australia has achieved a historic $1 billion weapons contract with South Korea as Prime Minister Morrison holds a formal talk with President Moon Jae-in in Canberra. The first international leader to visit Australia since the country reopened its borders, Moon and first lady Kim Jung-sook arrived in Canberra on Sunday night before the formal welcome…
Kim Jong Un’s Sister Warns of ‘Destruction’ of S.Korean Ties
September 16, 2021
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SEOUL, South Korea—The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday criticized South Korea’s president and threatened a “complete destruction” of bilateral relations after both of the countries tested ballistic missiles hours apart. The launches of missiles underscored a return of tensions between the rivals at a time when talks aimed at…
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