AlphaGo and Our Future
After Lee Se-dol's stunning loss to AlphaGo, the "Fourth Industrial Revolution" has become an even bigger buzzword in S. Korea. But what is it? Is it real?
Ahn Cheol-soo
A Eulogy for Another Radical Centrist
After the electoral defeat of self-styled centrist Ahn Cheol-soo, it is worth reflecting on an alternative that the South Korean people forwent.
S Korea Election Day: Voter Snapshots in Seoul
South Korea will have a new president very soon. We took snapshots of voters in Seoul on May 9, the election day. Who did they vote for and why?
S Korea’s Election Season: You’ve Got Mail
Every election, South Koreans get a gift package in the mail: a neat collection of all the candidates' pamphlets. We selected some cough, interesting ones.
Ahn Cheol-soo: Not So Fresh Anymore
Ahn Cheol-soo, doctor-turned-tech tycoon, seemingly came out of nowhere to energize South Korea in 2012. Since then, has he become just another politician?
Captivating Moments from South Korea’s Unexpected Election Season
On May 9, South Korea will hold a presidential election. This is how South Korean netizens approach the top contenders - with humor.
Reading List: Our 2017 Election Coverage
2017 is an interesting year for South Korean politics. A president has been ousted from office for the first time…
Top Presidential Contenders Pledge to Fix South Korea’s Air Pollution
Two front-runners of the South Korean presidential election, Ahn Cheol-soo and Moon Jae-in, issued manifestos to tackle air pollution. What's in them?
What’s With South Korea’s Fuss About the Fourth Industrial Revolution?
The Fourth Industrial Revolution is like Donald Trump's tax returns: Everyone talks about it but most have never seen the details.
[Updated] Guide to South Korea’s Presidential Election
Park Geun-hye resists calls for her to step down. But South Korea is ready for the presidential election. Who are the candidates? What are the main issues?