South Korea
Yoon Seok-yeol as a Potential Third Force in South Korean Politics
On November 11, 2020, according to a poll taken by the agency Hangil Research, Attorney General Yoon Seok-yeol ranked first on the list of potential presidential candidates for the first time, overtaking Democratic Party leader Lee Nak-yon and Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province governor Lee Jae-myung. Yoon Seok-yeol was...
Verdict in Chun Doo-hwan’s Case is Far From Satisfying
At the end of November 2020 the lengthy court proceedings stemming from attempts made by the Moon Jae-in administration to imprison yet another former President finally came to an end. After Chun Doo-hwan took advantage of political instability in the country to usurp power starting in December 1979, students in the city of Gwangju started to protest against...
Who is Yoon Seok-youl and How did he Become an Eyesore for South Korea's President
In the author’s numerous articles about high-profile investigations and political scandals in South Korea, he cannot help but mention Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl and his defiance against the Blue House. Hence, the author believes it would be pertinent to provide more information about him and a more detailed...
