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Notes on internal politics in South Korea. Part one: how things are going with the Democrats
After South Korea’s parliamentary elections, held six months ago, both the Democrats and the Conservatives “strengthened their ranks” and, still led by their former leaders, began a new round of parliamentary confrontation. Let us begin with the opposition. On August…
The exercises are over, what next?
August 29, 2024, the Republic of Korea and the United States completed the annual joint Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, which took place over 11 days, starting on August 19. The author’s concern remained without confirmation, but a summary is, nevertheless, needed.
Spy scandal in South Korea Part 3. Industrial espionage
After the publication of an article about a scandal involving South Korea’s military intelligence authority readers have requested an article on how industrial espionage is handled in South Korea and the wider region. We will answer this question, and take the opportunity to provide an update on the data leak scandal.