The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis

With democracies around the world under duress, South Korea seems to stand out as an example of resilience. President Yoon Suk-yeol’s attempt in December to seize undue power was knocked back by lawmakers’ swift action and a surge of popular outrage. Although the country’s institutions have held up relatively well, the upheaval also underscores the growing strain on South Korean democracy—and the prospect of crises to come.