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Konstantin Asmolov

Chun Doo-hwan’s Case Ended with his Death

On November 23, 2021, Chun Doo-hwan, the most popularly disliked former president of the Republic of Korea, passed away as President of the so-called Fifth Republic from 1980 to 1988. Born in 1931 to a poor peasant family, Chun Doo-hwan entered the military academy in 1951. At the academy, he became friends with Roh Tae-woo, who later became his right-hand...

Konstantin Asmolov

What can the Pope do in North Korea?

Moon Jae-in visited the Vatican on October 29, 2021, when he met Pope Francis to discuss the possibility of a visit by the pontiff to North Korea, saying the Koreans hope the visit will help strengthen peace on the Korean Peninsula. Pope Francis responded positively and said he was willing to make the trip if there was a formal offer from Pyongyang. The idea...

Konstantin Asmolov

A Chronicle of the Pre-election Race in ROK: Democrats Made Up their Mind, But...

The author continues his series of articles on the presidential race in South Korea, as both camps have made up their minds as to the leading candidates. On 31 August 2021, the ruling Toburo Democratic Party launched a campaign to elect its candidate for the 2022 presidential election. 11 rounds of preliminary regional...

Konstantin Asmolov

Details of the Economic Relations Between PRC and South Korea in 2021

Konstantin Asmolov

South Korean Seongnamgate: Will There Be a Sequel?

Konstantin Asmolov

Wang Yi’s visit to Seoul and Other Aspects of Relations between China and South Korea

Konstantin Asmolov

The Economic Dimension of China-North Korea Relations

Konstantin Asmolov

Political Dimensions of Bilateral Ties between the PRC and the DPRK during Spring-fall of 2021

Konstantin Asmolov

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