The Crisis of South Korean Conservatism and Implications for Russia

The deep crisis engulfing South Korea’s conservative elites may bring opposition forces to power and potentially change Seoul’s foreign policy. This article traces the domestic and international sources of the crisis, which have exacerbated internal political contradictions during Yoon Suk Yeol’s rule. It also analyzes the current state of Russia-South Korea relations, as well as the most sensitive and promising areas for building dialogue with the forces that may replace the conservatives.