The Republic of Korea is facing an essentially spiritual crisis. A failed martial law attempt and a snap election expose South Korea’s deeper crisis: a nation divided by inequality, overwork, and stalled social change—far beyond its usual geopolitical threats.

Leftwing candidate Lee Jae-myung is frontrunner after turmoil sparked by ousted leader Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law bid

Election follows months of political instability after former President Yoon's martial law bid and consequent impeachment - Anadolu Ajansı

Millions of South Koreans are voting Tuesday for a new president in a snap election triggered by the ouster of Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who now faces an explosive

But so far, the Trump administration has paid little attention to North Korea even as the rogue dictatorship has grown stronger and more provocative. Just this year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has conducted nine missile tests,

The United States and 10 allies say the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N. sanctions and has helped Moscow increase its missile strikes on Ukrainian cities

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said Pyongyang might have tested short-range ballistic missiles for export.

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative who was impeached and removed from office over December's short-lived martial law decree, had gone all-in on supporting Washington, taking a hard line on North Korea, and repairing ties with Japan.

The United States and 10 allies say the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea flagrantly violates U.N. sanctions and has helped Moscow increase its missile strikes on Ukrainian cities

The Strategic Implications of North Korea's Failed Naval Vessel Launch On May 21, 2025, North Korea's much-anticipated launch of a 5,000-ton warship ended in embarrassment when the vessel ran aground during the slipway launch process at the northeastern port of Chongjin.