SOUTH KOREA POLITICS

Jun 10 2026POLITICS

Starbucks Korea’s joke about a dark day in South Korea

South Koreans mark May 18 every year to remember a brutal crackdown. In 1980, soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed citizens in Gwangju who were protesting a new military government. Yet when the 46th anniversary rolled around in 2026, Starbucks Korea chose to joke about the tragedy with a special tum

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Apr 04 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Political Upset: President Out, Nation Divided

South Korea is in a state of political chaos. The Constitutional Court has just kicked out President Yoon Suk Yeol. This happened four months after he made a bold and controversial move. He declared martial law and sent troops to the parliament building. His goal? To break a political deadlock. But

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Mar 24 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Political Rollercoaster: A Leader Returns

South Korea is back to having a prime minister. The country's highest court decided to bring back Prime Minister Han Duck-soo to his job as acting president. The court's decision might not tell us much about what will happen with President Yoon Suk Yeol's own impeachment case. Yoon is still facing

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

Health Insurance Battles: A Family's Struggle

Imagine finding out your cancer treatment isn't covered by insurance. That's what happened to Tracy Pike. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, his doctor recommended a combination of surgery and intense chemotherapy. But the night before his first treatment, he got the bad news: insurance denied c

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Dec 11 2024POLITICS

South Korea's Leadership Puzzle: Who's at the Helm?

Recently, South Korea is in a bit of a pickle. President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing travel restrictions and isn't getting much support from his own party. He tried to introduce emergency measures, but that didn't go as planned. This has left everyone wondering who's really calling the shots. Legal expe

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

South Korean Opposition Leader Faces Prison Time for Election Law Violation

In a surprising turn of events, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sentenced to a suspended prison term for violating election laws. The Seoul Central District Court found him guilty of making false statements during his presidential campaign. Lee plans to appeal the decision, which co

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