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I am beyond thrilled to share some incredible news with all of you! Our paper, “The Era of Populism: The Role of Binding Ethics and Partisan Press in South Korea,” has been officially accepted for presentation at the Eastern Communication Association (ECA) 2025 Annual Convention in Buffalo, New York! What makes this even more special…
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According to the latest poll, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s approval rating stands at 44.6%, with 45.6% of respondents opposing his impeachment by the Constitutional Court. Furthermore, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) leads the Democratic Party (DPK) in party support ratings, 41.6% to 31.5%, outside the margin of error. The survey was conducted by…
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South Korea’s democracy is facing a critical test. On December 3, 2023, President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law, only to retract it six hours later following demands from the National Assembly. While no casualties occurred during this short-lived declaration, South Koreans now find themselves in an environment reminiscent of China’s “five-household surveillance system,” marked by…
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