The Japan TimesJan 19
South Korea’s current turmoil shows how lingering authoritarian institutions continue to tempt presidents into abusing executive power, leaving civil society and the courts as the primary checks on overreach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/01/19/world/yoon-suk-yeol-and-power-abuse/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #southkorea #yoonsukyeol #nationalassembly #moonjaein #leejaemyung #rohtaewoo #leemyungbak #parkgeunhye #rohmoohyun #martiallaw
The cautionary tale of Yoon Suk Yeol and the ‘abuse of power’

South Koreans use the strength of their democracy to impose checks against executive overreach.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax NewsOct 16
South Korea's National Tax Service will determine its response to a potential tax probe into former President Roh Tae-woo's slush funds based on the Supreme Court's divorce ruling involving SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, as the court questioned the legitimacy of the disputed assets.
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NTS Chief Says Response to 'Roh Tae-woo Slush Fund Tax Probe' Hinges on Supreme Court Divorce Ruling

South Korea's National Tax Service will determine its response to a potential tax probe into former President Roh Tae-woo's slush funds based on the Supreme Court's divorce ruling involving SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, as the court questioned the legitimacy of the disputed assets.

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