The third iteration of the Summit for Democracy was hosted in Seoul on March 20, providing a crucial platform for global leaders to address challenges in strengthening democratic institutions, both at home and abroad. The event was particularly significant as it focused on the impact of disinformation, fake news, and digital threats to democratic practices, especially … Read more
If you think the notion of news manipulation and censorship is relegated to the dark annals of authoritarian regimes, it’s time to reconsider. A closer look at the unfolding narrative in South Korea paints a disconcertingly different picture. The actions of the current administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol have cast a long shadow over press … Read more
As South Korea’s 2024 general election nears, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the leading opposition Democratic Party (DP) are bracing for a bitter race. For now, the prospects favor the liberal DP, headed by Lee Jae-myung, which currently holds enough seats in the legislature to stymie any moves by President Yoon Suk-yeol of … Read more