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Tight South Korea presidential race overshadowed by Ukraine and gaffes

South Korea's two main presidential candidates are in a tight race a week before a March 9 vote, with the last days of the campaign dominated by Ukraine and by gaffes that critics say highlight both contenders' lack of foreign policy experience.

In unaffordable Seoul, housing is at the centre of the S.Korea election

In unaffordable Seoul, housing is at the centre of the S.Korea election

Lee Jae-hong would have had no trouble buying a home in the suburb of Ilsan on the outskirts of Seoul back in 2018. With a strong credit score and a job at a blue chip company, borrowing enough for an average apartment in the city costing about $562,000 was well…

South Korea's presidential race puts misogyny in spotlight

South Korea's presidential race puts misogyny in spotlight

For years, the story of South Korean women has been one of perseverance as they made steady progress in the workplace and fought against a deeply entrenched culture of misogyny and harassment

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Policies on North Korean threat key to South Korean presidential poll

How will South Korea respond to North Korea's growing nuclear and missile capabilities? The outcome of the South Korean presidential election will have a major impact on the stability of the Northeast Asian region. Japan needs to keep a close eye on the election.

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Deepfake Democracy: South Korean Candidate Goes Virtual for Votes

In a crowded campaign office in Seoul, young, trendy staffers are using deepfake technology to try to achieve the near-impossible: make a middle-aged, establishment South Korean presidential candidate cool. Armed with hours of specially-recorded footage of opposition People Power Party candidate Yoon Suk-yeol, the team has created a digital avatar…

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Campaigning for next president kicks off in South Korea

Soaring house prices, inequality and corruption are key concerns for voters in March 9 election.

S.Korea candidates kick off presidential race dominated by scandal, third-party challenge

South Korea's presidential candidates formally began campaigning on Tuesday in what is set to be the tightest race in 20 years between its two main parties, dominated by scandals that have allowed a third challenger to potentially play the role of kingmaker.

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A Foreign Policy Cheat Sheet for South Korea’s Presidential Election

A Foreign Policy Cheat Sheet for South Korea’s Presidential Election

Liberal and conservative candidates bring distinct traits to office. But after polling day, the shackles could come off.

S.Korean voters hold noses as rivals land low blows in 'unlikeable' election

S.Korean voters hold noses as rivals land low blows in 'unlikeable' election

Going by opinion polls, the two leading candidates for South Korea's presidency have a big problem - their disapproval ratings are so high that the March 9 vote has been dubbed the "unlikeable election".

S.Korea ruling party candidate seeks to outdo Moon with N.Korea nuclear talks

S.Korea ruling party candidate seeks to outdo Moon with N.Korea nuclear talks

The top security adviser of South Korea's ruling party presidential candidate said his team aims to overcome previous failures in bridging North Korea and the United States, and present a more "persuasive" strategy to jumpstart nuclear talks.

Presidential candidate pledges to reopen part of Korean Demilitarized Zone for tourists

Presidential candidate pledges to reopen part of Korean Demilitarized Zone for tourists

‘I will pursue inter-Korean coexistence through practical North Korea policies that benefit both the South and the North,’ says Lee Jae-myung

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