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Kim Ou-joon: poisoning democracy’s well
Korean leftists’ Tucker Carlson + Joe Rogan is the darkest symptom of Minjoo’s deterioration as a mass party
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Yoon impeached: Minjoo now needs to protect the party from itself
Yoon’s gone. Much sooner than I predicted in my previous newsletter. I was more than happy to be proven wrong here, but it’s worth examining what led to this development.…
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Impeaching Yoon: everyone’s taking wrong cues from history
Minjoo’s premature attempt to seal Yoon’s fate would prolong the chaos.
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Why Yoon staged a coup that lasted less than 160 minutes
Lee Jae-myung is likely to be the next president, but there’s one uncertainty factor.
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The Whirlwind: Korean Politics Through a New Lens
The Whirlwind, while not a K-drama masterpiece, explores South Korean politics uniquely, highlighting power dynamics and cultural narratives shaping public perceptions in recent history.
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Han Kang and the question of translation
Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win highlights the growth of Korean literature globally, opening doors for more voices while underscoring the importance of accurate translation and preserving originality.
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(im)peaches and koalas
I got my (im)peaches out in Yeouido Embed from Getty Images Cho “Luke Skywalker” Kuk isn’t alone in thinking three years is too long. One of the first things the…
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Will the salmon set Lee free?
Plus, ‘Democracy’ knocking on judiciary’s door; Min Hee-jin, or the archetype of Korean psyche.
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observations after the election
Winners and losers; Talent crisis in politics; Partisan media’s novel development
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2024 Election: 20-inch nails in Korean democracy’s coffin
In this year’s election, a total of 59 parties are asking for a vote. Does the biggest-ever number suggest the height of South Korean democracy? I’m a bit skeptical. How…