The regions to watch are the east and the southeast where the four biggest Asian elections are set to take place
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South Korean Impeachment Stokes Uncertainty Ahead of Election
There is a possibility that South Korea will have its election in advance because of President Park Geun-hye’s impeachment
North Korean Regime Focused on South’s Presidency Scandal
Delicate nuclear diplomacy with North must continue during and after South’s Presidency scandal
South Korean President Facing Pressure to Resign After Scandal
Cults and bizarre rituals lead prosecutors to question friend of South Korean President Park Geun-Hye
Should the South Korean Constitution Allow Two Term Presidents?
President Park Geun-hye proposed changes to the South Korean constitution to benefit her successors
South Korean Corruption Law Details Released
New law aims to stem culture of gift giving in government that has fed South Korean corruption
South Korea Ruling Party Suffers Major Setback
Elections result in a shocking defeat for the South Korea ruling party amid economic strains
Is a North Korean Military Coup Becoming Likely?
Flailing economy and international isolation is making a North Korean military coup possible
On the South Korean Election Reform Standoff
Parties can’t reach agreement in proportional representation in South Korean election reform fight
You’re Required to Vote Yes in North Korean Local Vote
The bizarrely undemocratic pageantry of North Korean local vote is a special exercise in absurdity