Overshadowing almost everything in the country is the impeachment of the former president for abuse and the ensuing political paralysis.
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Yoon’s decision to call for martial law reminded South Koreans of the dark days of dictatorship and repression.
An academic’s claims of irregularities at the ballot box created a media buzz in South Korea. The reality, however, suggested data was misinterpreted.
Heading into a parliamentary vote, there is very little gap between the ruling People Power Party and opposition Democratic Party – raising the prospect of a smaller party emerging as kingmaker.
Balancing domestic expectations and delicate relations with neighbours while trying to deal with North Korea’s race to become a nuclear power will make for a challenging five-year term.
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