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Democracy in action with bid to target Yoon
Oped, Published on 11/12/2024
» Yoon Suk-yeol's latest political gambit undoubtedly did not unfold as he expected. After abruptly declaring martial law on Dec 3, South Korea's scandal-plagued president was forced to lift the order within hours in the face of public protests and legislative opposition. He now faces an impeachment motion filed by the opposition Democratic Party, which has condemned his "insurrectionary behaviour".
The way to fight coups
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/12/2024
» South Korea has charmed the world with "soft power" such as K-Pop. But the country and its citizens have just shown their democracy is even more inspiring.
Korea martial law lessons for Thailand
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 10/12/2024
» Last week, South Korea experienced a titanic political shift when President Yoon Suk-yeol imposed martial law late on Tuesday night. The move lasted just over six hours before it was lifted, making it one of the shortest-lived martial law declarations in modern political history. It was lucky because it started late at night and ended early in the morning. Had it occurred during the day, the outcome could have been very different.
Abhisit to defend actions in court
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/12/2012
» Acceptance of amnesty & reconciliation law said to be goal of hitting Abhisit with murder case.
U-turn in migrant labour policy?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/08/2011
» After an abusive and untransparent crackdown, a million migrant workers were finally registered recently. Will the new government continue the positive trend?
Nine-point reform plan for political, economic and social change
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/12/2010
» Nine high-level goals and ideals to further national harmony and increase communication and transparency.