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As South Korea Doctors’ Walkout Drags on, Many Blame President
A walkout by physicians has dragged on for weeks, as they protest a plan by President Yoon Suk Yeol’s government to increase medical school enrollment.
What the Election Loss Means for President Yoon of South Korea
President Yoon Suk Yeol, a key U.S. ally, faces the prospect of becoming a lame duck unless he starts negotiating with the opposition.
South Korean Election to Set Tone for Remainder of President’s Term
The vote on Wednesday was a big test for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has forged closer ties with the United States and Japan but whose domestic agenda has stalled.
South Korea’s Election Is About ‘Gladiator Politics’
This week’s parliamentary elections are widely seen as a referendum on both President Yoon Suk Yeol and his archrival, Lee Jae-myung, the opposition leader.
Author Who Defected From North Korea Wins Defamation Lawsuit
Jang Jin-sung, known for his memoir “Dear Leader,” was accused of rape by a fellow North Korean defector. He sued her and a South Korean broadcaster and won.
South Korea’s Doctors’ Walkout Spurs Thousands of Complaints
Thousands of interns and residents who stopped working in February are testing the public’s high regard for physicians. But there is also anger at the government.
How a Violin Maker’s Dreams Came True in Cremona, Italy
As a teenager in South Korea, Ayoung An decided to become a violin maker. Her journey eventually took her to Cremona, Italy, a famed hub for masters like Antonio Stradivari.
Wanted in South Korea: Imperialism-Free Cherry Blossoms
Activists want to replace a variety of cherry tree associated with the Japanese colonial era with one they say is Korean. The science is messy.
What to Know About South Korea’s 2024 Parliament Election
Results for the Assembly-controlling opposition party are likely to be a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s two years in office.