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?
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Sim Sang-jung: A Superwoman Without Superpower
From politics to marriage, it seems like Justice Party leader Sim Sang-jung can do it all. But can she win the presidency?
South Korea’s E-Commerce System Sucks; Moon Jae-in Agrees
Presidential candidate Moon pledges to abolish ActiveX and government-issued digital certificates on all government-run websites.
Lee Jae-myung: Populist, Left-wing, Unapologetic
Some say he's like Bernie Sanders. He's also called Korea's Donald Trump. Whatever he may be, Lee Jae-myung certainly doesn't mince his words.
In Rumor We Trust: Proliferating Fake News in South Korea
South Koreans are used to hearing sentences that end in hadeora, a verb meaning “it is said that….” This particular…
Ahn Hee-jung: A Dark Horse Gathers Pace
South Chungcheong governor Ahn Hee-jung has emerged as a serious contender for the presidency. Is there more to him than his youth, charisma and good looks?
[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?
Goodbye, Mr. Half
Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is no longer trying to be the next South Korean president. He has only himself to blame.