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There’s No Going Back: #Shigak no. 32
This edition of #Shigak observes the beginning of official campaigning with the registration of candidates. There is also a review of the first presidential debate, and a look at the childcare policies of the big two, Moon Jae-in and Ahn Cheol-soo.
Bringing the Humans Back in: #Shigak no. 31
More on the candidates’ environmental policies; Moon Jae-in’s attempt to seize control of the narrative on national defense and the economy; and a reminder that although Ahn Cheol-soo is rising fast, Moon Jae-in is riding high
Anti-Communism and the Rule of Law: #Shigak no. 30
This #Shigak includes a legal battle between a sitting lawmaker, Ha Tae-kyung, and a group of progressive lawyers; Moon Jae-in’s attempts to remind the voting public that only he understands the hardships of working people; new polling that shows Ahn Cheol-soo now ahead of Moon; and environmental concerns.
Education, Education, Education: #Shigak no. 29
This #Shigak sees Ahn Cheol-soo and his wife’s employment record under the microscope, while the Minjoo Party calls into question the Korean language ability and modern Korean historical knowledge of his daughter.
Mind the Gap: #Shigak no. 28
This installment of #Shigak reviews some of the most recent developments in what is shapping up to be a battle between the liberal establishment candidate Moon Jae-in and his former democratic party co-chair, Ahn Cheol-soo.
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