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“Seongnamgate”: Lee Jae-myung’s Accomplices Have Been Sentenced, But Is It Really That Simple?
On October 31, 2025, the Seoul Central District Court found guilty the defendants in the criminal case concerning a development project for the Dae Jang-dong neighborhood in Seongnam.
Diplomatic Results of Japan's "Iron Lady's" First Month in Power
Sanae Takaichi’s first month as Prime Minister of Japan was marked by successful diplomatic initiatives at the outset, but ended in a major scandal.
Why Does South Korea Need a Nuclear Submarine?
On November 4, 2025, at a South Korean State Council meeting, President Lee Jae Myung was presented a plan to build South Korea’s first nuclear-powered submarine. The United States has approved this long-term project, and while Seoul has portrayed it as a victory for Korean diplomacy, the author believes it is a trap.
