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Interview: South Korea in turmoil

Posted on 28th March 2025 by International Socialism

On 3 December 2024, South Korea’s right-wing president, Yoon Suk Yeol, attempted an “auto-coup”, declaring martial law in a live televised address. He claimed that shadowy forces were acting against the state, attempting to impeach members of his cabinet and… Continue Reading →

Interview: Korea’s summer of discontent

Posted on 2nd October 2008 by ISJ

South Korean socialist Kim Kwang-il spoke to Owen Miller about the country’s recent protest movement This summer the biggest mass movement since the 1980s erupted in South Korea as hundreds of thousands came onto the streets to protest against the… Continue Reading →