The Actor, Nuna-gate, and Bone Broth
A celebrity scandal has exposed the deep-seated “siege mentality” of South Korea’s left. The “nuna” scandal exposes the informal, personalized power structur...
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A Xi-style purge, with a nuclear submarine on the side
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Just 100 days in, President Lee’s grip is already loosening
On the surface, President Lee’s first 100 days in office appear to be a resounding success.