[BTS x Reading] South Korea and Democracy—Thinking about society through BTS

IntroductionSince encountering Bangtan, or BTS, I have come to learn about many different things. Among them, being made to ...
朝日新聞社

How South Korea’s ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy

Democratic rights in South Korea have been hard won, making citizens wary of any perceived threats, such as the attempt to declare martial law in 2024. Democracy Day on June 10, for example, marks the ...
East Asia Forum

Yoon’s life sentence alone will not restore trust in South Korea’s democracy

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his attempted insurrection, a ruling that marks a significant affirmation of South Korea's democratic ...
ZNetwork on MSN

How to stop Trump’s coup: Lessons from South Korea

How do you stop a would-be dictator? The first requirement is knowing that it’s possible. In 2024, the people of South Korea ...
CNN

Former South Korean President Kim dies

Former South Korean President and Nobel Laureate Kim Dae-jung, who struggled for democracy for decades and prodded communist ...