Asia-Pacific
Coup and impeachment boost liberal in South Korea election
Lee Jae-myung favored to win Tuesday's vote, but he faces a host of issues with Trump admin on Day 1
June 02, 2025
Lee Jae-myung favored to win Tuesday's vote, but he faces a host of issues with Trump admin on Day 1
The South Korean president was formally impeached yesterday after attempted coup and amid political paralyzation
Washington was left in the dark before and during Yoon's martial law fail
This zero-sum left-right confrontation does not bode well for Korea’s future.
The two sides are moving past 'trash talk' and into the realm of real crisis
The nations are demonstrating their commitment to security against China and North Korea, but maybe too much