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Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming

August 16, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on Once Seen as Divisive, South Korea’s New Leader Tries for Charming

To South Koreans weary of the political polarization that led briefly to martial law, President Lee Jae Myung is showing a more human touch than his predecessor. But his biggest challenges lie ahead.

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South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on South Korea’s Ex-First Lady Kim Keon Hee Is Arrested on Corruption Charges

Kim Keon Hee, accused of accepting Chanel bags and other items as bribes, is the only former first lady in the country to have been put behind bars. Her husband has also been jailed on insurrection charges.

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Former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Is Arrested on New Charges

July 9, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on Former President Yoon Suk Yeol of South Korea Is Arrested on New Charges

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, already ​accused of insurrection, faced additional ​criminal charges after a special counsel expanded the investigation into his ill-fated declaration of martial law.

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South Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on South Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea

Lee Jae-myung, the new president of South Korea, said he would stop the propaganda broadcasts by his predecessor that raised tensions with Seoul’s neighboring foe.

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South Koreans Have a New President, and Mixed Emotions

June 6, 2025Jin Yu YoungComments Off on South Koreans Have a New President, and Mixed Emotions

After six months of turmoil, citizens hope for better times. But political polarization and international tensions over trade mean many worries remain.

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South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration

June 3, 2025June 4, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on South Korea’s New President Will Face Deep Divisions and the Trump Administration

Lee Jae-myung will be one of the most powerful presidents in decades in South Korea, but he is taking over during a perilous political atmosphere.

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Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?

June 3, 2025Choe Sang-Hun and Nikolay NikolovComments Off on Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?

After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election by a wide margin. Mr. Lee’s campaign has ridden a wave of anger against former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he tried to impose martial law in December.

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Where ​South Korea’s New President​ Lee Jae-myung Stands on Trump and North Korea

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on Where ​South Korea’s New President​ Lee Jae-myung Stands on Trump and North Korea

Facing a complex set of thorny challenges at home and abroad, Lee Jae-myung says he will deal with them with “pragmatism.”

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Young South Korean Voters Are Disenchanted With Their Choices

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025John YoonComments Off on Young South Korean Voters Are Disenchanted With Their Choices

Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed by their choices in Tuesday’s election.

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South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President

June 2, 2025June 3, 2025CHOE SANG-HUNComments Off on South Koreans Begin Voting to Elect a New President

The election is a big step toward stabilizing the country. But daunting challenges at home and from abroad await the new leader.

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From Poland’s leader, scathing criticism of Russian incursions in a ‘dangerous era of rivalry.’

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Trump’s U-Turn on Ukraine Was a Surprise, Zelensky Says

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In a Sudden Shift, Trump Says Ukraine Can Win the War With Russia

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The Security Council warns of deteriorating conditions from the war in Gaza.

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Trump Lectures the World at the U.N.

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U.S. Deportee Sent to Africa Is Repatriated by Jamaica

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Supreme Leader Says Iran Has No Plans for Nuclear Weapon

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