Heesoo Jang
@heesoojang.bsky.social
Assistant Professor in Media Law and Ethics, UMass-Amherst
Proud UNC J-school PhD alumna
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· Dec 3
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
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A lesson to many right now. We hope that South Korea can consolidate their democracy, Syria can move towards building a democratic state, that Ukraine can keep theirs and America can protect theirs.
December 14, 2024 at 9:46 AM
A lesson to many right now. We hope that South Korea can consolidate their democracy, Syria can move towards building a democratic state, that Ukraine can keep theirs and America can protect theirs.
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Merry Christmas to South Korea, and a very happy and democratic New Year
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
December 14, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Merry Christmas to South Korea, and a very happy and democratic New Year
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Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2
December 12, 2024 at 2:53 AM
Confirmation hearings for the 3 nominations are expected to be scheduled sometime between December 18-24, with a vote planned before year-end. If the impeachment motion passes, these appointments can proceed unhindered by Yoon, enabling the court to restore its full 9-member composition.2/2
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The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2
December 12, 2024 at 2:50 AM
The current Constitutional Court, with its six justices, can technically remove the president with a unanimous vote. However, concerns persist about this '6-member system.' With President Yoon's impeachment motion likely to pass, the opposition is hastening efforts to fill the three vacant seats.1/2
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wheeeee! so good to hear!
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
December 14, 2024 at 8:42 AM
wheeeee! so good to hear!
“The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides with the people, and all power emanates from the people.”
대한민국 헌법 제1조
1. 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.
2. 대한민국의 주권은 국민에게 있고, 모든 권력은 국민으로부터 나온다.
대한민국 헌법 제1조
1. 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.
2. 대한민국의 주권은 국민에게 있고, 모든 권력은 국민으로부터 나온다.
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
December 14, 2024 at 8:15 AM
“The sovereignty of the Republic of Korea resides with the people, and all power emanates from the people.”
대한민국 헌법 제1조
1. 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.
2. 대한민국의 주권은 국민에게 있고, 모든 권력은 국민으로부터 나온다.
대한민국 헌법 제1조
1. 대한민국은 민주공화국이다.
2. 대한민국의 주권은 국민에게 있고, 모든 권력은 국민으로부터 나온다.
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Holding a despotic president to account!
December 14, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Holding a despotic president to account!
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204 for, 85 against, 3 abstain, and 8 invalid votes! The crowd went wild when he said 204 and they immediately starting singing "into the new world" 😄
December 14, 2024 at 8:05 AM
204 for, 85 against, 3 abstain, and 8 invalid votes! The crowd went wild when he said 204 and they immediately starting singing "into the new world" 😄
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
December 14, 2024 at 8:04 AM
#SouthKorea #BreakingNews
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
The #impeachment motion was just passed with 204 votes in favor. Great job, everyone. 🕯️ We did it!
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Had not seen such a clear overview of the nature of the South Korea Democracy #crisis since reading this - thank you for sharing, @heesoojang.bsky.social
So important to consider this, esp considering devs in US political dynamics and general push toward polarization & reduction in checks on power
So important to consider this, esp considering devs in US political dynamics and general push toward polarization & reduction in checks on power
I was preparing to pitch an op-ed on the nationwide protests calling for President Yoon's resignation, aiming to provide global context amid the limited international coverage.
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
Given the urgency, I’m sharing it now. I didn’t expect events to escalate this quickly. #SouthKorea #Democracy
South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know
Last updated December 3, 10:09 AM South Korea Is Fighting for Democracy Again—And the World Needs to Know Heesoo Jang Assistant Professor of Media Law and Ethics Journalism Department, University of...
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December 13, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Had not seen such a clear overview of the nature of the South Korea Democracy #crisis since reading this - thank you for sharing, @heesoojang.bsky.social
So important to consider this, esp considering devs in US political dynamics and general push toward polarization & reduction in checks on power
So important to consider this, esp considering devs in US political dynamics and general push toward polarization & reduction in checks on power
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I don't like or want any fake news, so i keep waiting for your updates, like my new subscription🙌. You're awesome,keep up the good work.
December 12, 2024 at 9:15 AM
I don't like or want any fake news, so i keep waiting for your updates, like my new subscription🙌. You're awesome,keep up the good work.
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Was asked to interview for a western media outlet and they were like "and has the impeachment vote awakened the women into political consciousness" and I was like ??? Women have always been the FOREFRONT of protest in Korea: Yoo Gwan Soon, stroller-pushing mothers in 2008, Ewha Women's Uni in 2016??
December 12, 2024 at 5:10 AM
Was asked to interview for a western media outlet and they were like "and has the impeachment vote awakened the women into political consciousness" and I was like ??? Women have always been the FOREFRONT of protest in Korea: Yoo Gwan Soon, stroller-pushing mothers in 2008, Ewha Women's Uni in 2016??
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On top of all Yoon’s craziness, minor opposition party leader Cho Kuk sentenced to 2 years in prison so he’s ineligible for presidential election
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(URGENT) Minor opposition leader Cho Kuk sentenced to two years in prison | Yonhap News Agency
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December 12, 2024 at 2:52 AM
On top of all Yoon’s craziness, minor opposition party leader Cho Kuk sentenced to 2 years in prison so he’s ineligible for presidential election
m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...
m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN2024...
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Another extra legal point for journalists and Korea influencers:
In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.
In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court
In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.
In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court
December 12, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Another extra legal point for journalists and Korea influencers:
In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.
In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court
In Korea, what we officially call the "Supreme Court" is really our highest appellate court. The "Constitutional Court" technically exists above it but it's not as powerful.
In America, the "Supreme Court" IS the Constitutional Court
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So ironic that constitutional law, my least favorite subject at Korea Law, is what's getting eyeballs on my work now. My old professors would be FURIOUS if they knew 😂
Korean constitutional law is pretty boring—Korean law doesn't use case precedent as law, we have statutes. It's mostly cut and dry.
Korean constitutional law is pretty boring—Korean law doesn't use case precedent as law, we have statutes. It's mostly cut and dry.
December 12, 2024 at 2:25 AM
So ironic that constitutional law, my least favorite subject at Korea Law, is what's getting eyeballs on my work now. My old professors would be FURIOUS if they knew 😂
Korean constitutional law is pretty boring—Korean law doesn't use case precedent as law, we have statutes. It's mostly cut and dry.
Korean constitutional law is pretty boring—Korean law doesn't use case precedent as law, we have statutes. It's mostly cut and dry.
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Today's address seemed like a preview of how President Yoon is preparing his trial arguments. He will likely repeat the same claims during Constitutional Court proceedings.
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment
December 12, 2024 at 2:38 AM
Today's address seemed like a preview of how President Yoon is preparing his trial arguments. He will likely repeat the same claims during Constitutional Court proceedings.
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment
#SouthKorea #MartialLaw #Impeachment
#SouthKorea President Yoon's address today made one thing clear: he has no plans to resign.
Meanwhile, Party Leader Han Dong-hoon has called for a vote on his removal this Saturday. With additional support from the ruling party, the #impeachment motion has a higher possibility of passing.
Meanwhile, Party Leader Han Dong-hoon has called for a vote on his removal this Saturday. With additional support from the ruling party, the #impeachment motion has a higher possibility of passing.
December 12, 2024 at 2:37 AM
#SouthKorea President Yoon's address today made one thing clear: he has no plans to resign.
Meanwhile, Party Leader Han Dong-hoon has called for a vote on his removal this Saturday. With additional support from the ruling party, the #impeachment motion has a higher possibility of passing.
Meanwhile, Party Leader Han Dong-hoon has called for a vote on his removal this Saturday. With additional support from the ruling party, the #impeachment motion has a higher possibility of passing.
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Good morning from Seoul. Still unclear who is running the country. The president is under investigation for treason and has been banned from leaving. But he still apparently remains in charge of the military. Here are the latest details:
December 11, 2024 at 2:02 AM
Good morning from Seoul. Still unclear who is running the country. The president is under investigation for treason and has been banned from leaving. But he still apparently remains in charge of the military. Here are the latest details:
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For the latest Korea news, here's a great list of Bluesky accounts to follow.
Please note that this list is broad and includes North Korea watchers, as well.
And let me know if you are a Korea specialist who'd like to be added to this starter pack.
Please note that this list is broad and includes North Korea watchers, as well.
And let me know if you are a Korea specialist who'd like to be added to this starter pack.
December 6, 2024 at 11:25 PM
For the latest Korea news, here's a great list of Bluesky accounts to follow.
Please note that this list is broad and includes North Korea watchers, as well.
And let me know if you are a Korea specialist who'd like to be added to this starter pack.
Please note that this list is broad and includes North Korea watchers, as well.
And let me know if you are a Korea specialist who'd like to be added to this starter pack.
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Rejecting bad ideas isn't a conspiracy against free thought--it is a victory for free thought.
December 11, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Rejecting bad ideas isn't a conspiracy against free thought--it is a victory for free thought.
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In an explainer for @goodauth.bsky.social, I share some historical and contemporary context to martial law in South Korea and Yoon's botched attempt yesterday.
goodauthority.org/news/martial...
goodauthority.org/news/martial...
South Korea's president briefly declared martial law.
President Yoon’s approval rating hit a record low, at just 19 percent, last week. So what's behind his declaration of martial law?
goodauthority.org
December 4, 2024 at 12:46 PM
In an explainer for @goodauth.bsky.social, I share some historical and contemporary context to martial law in South Korea and Yoon's botched attempt yesterday.
goodauthority.org/news/martial...
goodauthority.org/news/martial...
Why would President Yoon favor #impeachment? Some possibilities:
1️⃣ Retain legal protections as president until a final ruling
2️⃣ Use impeachment as a platform to defend his actions in an official trial
3️⃣ Delay the presidential election, avoiding the opposition momentum that resignation could trigger
1️⃣ Retain legal protections as president until a final ruling
2️⃣ Use impeachment as a platform to defend his actions in an official trial
3️⃣ Delay the presidential election, avoiding the opposition momentum that resignation could trigger
Will the second vote on the #impeachment motion succeed in #SouthKorea this Saturday?
While the opposition party has officially expressed opposition to the impeachment vote, it seems that President Yoon is leaning more toward impeachment than resignation.
While the opposition party has officially expressed opposition to the impeachment vote, it seems that President Yoon is leaning more toward impeachment than resignation.
“尹대통령, 하야 대신 탄핵 택했다”
尹대통령, 하야 대신 탄핵 택했다 與 2·3월 하야 방안 제시하자 與 관계자 尹, 조기 퇴진보다 헌법재판소서 법적 대응 입장
www.chosun.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Why would President Yoon favor #impeachment? Some possibilities:
1️⃣ Retain legal protections as president until a final ruling
2️⃣ Use impeachment as a platform to defend his actions in an official trial
3️⃣ Delay the presidential election, avoiding the opposition momentum that resignation could trigger
1️⃣ Retain legal protections as president until a final ruling
2️⃣ Use impeachment as a platform to defend his actions in an official trial
3️⃣ Delay the presidential election, avoiding the opposition momentum that resignation could trigger
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'The presidential office...informed the ruling party that Yoon is determined to face impeachment proceedings rather than resign & will fight the case in court...Kim Jong-hyuk, a member of the PPP's Supreme Council, confirmed Yoon's stance...citing his presidential office sources.'
Yoon wants to fight impeachment, not resign: sources
President Yoon Suk Yeol would choose to face impeachment proceedings rather than voluntarily leave the position, as he was booked as a suspect on treason charges and barred from traveling overseas fol...
m.koreatimes.co.kr
December 11, 2024 at 12:08 PM
'The presidential office...informed the ruling party that Yoon is determined to face impeachment proceedings rather than resign & will fight the case in court...Kim Jong-hyuk, a member of the PPP's Supreme Council, confirmed Yoon's stance...citing his presidential office sources.'
Will the second vote on the #impeachment motion succeed in #SouthKorea this Saturday?
While the opposition party has officially expressed opposition to the impeachment vote, it seems that President Yoon is leaning more toward impeachment than resignation.
While the opposition party has officially expressed opposition to the impeachment vote, it seems that President Yoon is leaning more toward impeachment than resignation.
“尹대통령, 하야 대신 탄핵 택했다”
尹대통령, 하야 대신 탄핵 택했다 與 2·3월 하야 방안 제시하자 與 관계자 尹, 조기 퇴진보다 헌법재판소서 법적 대응 입장
www.chosun.com
December 11, 2024 at 7:39 PM
Will the second vote on the #impeachment motion succeed in #SouthKorea this Saturday?
While the opposition party has officially expressed opposition to the impeachment vote, it seems that President Yoon is leaning more toward impeachment than resignation.
While the opposition party has officially expressed opposition to the impeachment vote, it seems that President Yoon is leaning more toward impeachment than resignation.
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In today's newsletter:
-South Korea’s fight and lessons for global democracy from @heesoojang.bsky.social
-Kamala Harris’ campaign and its impact on future leadership
-The rise of GLP-1 medications and their implications
-The role of social media in shaping online interactions and digital trust
-South Korea’s fight and lessons for global democracy from @heesoojang.bsky.social
-Kamala Harris’ campaign and its impact on future leadership
-The rise of GLP-1 medications and their implications
-The role of social media in shaping online interactions and digital trust
Democracy in Crisis, Digital Platforms, and Leadership Redefined
From South Korea's unrest to Kamala Harris’ campaign, GLP-1 medications, and social media’s impact—CITAP researchers tackle today’s key challenges.
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December 10, 2024 at 5:16 PM
In today's newsletter:
-South Korea’s fight and lessons for global democracy from @heesoojang.bsky.social
-Kamala Harris’ campaign and its impact on future leadership
-The rise of GLP-1 medications and their implications
-The role of social media in shaping online interactions and digital trust
-South Korea’s fight and lessons for global democracy from @heesoojang.bsky.social
-Kamala Harris’ campaign and its impact on future leadership
-The rise of GLP-1 medications and their implications
-The role of social media in shaping online interactions and digital trust