Raphael Rashid
@koryodynasty.bsky.social
Seoul-based freelance journalist.
라파엘 라시드 | 프리랜서 기자 | '우리가 보지 못한 대한민국' 저자 | 서울 거주. raphael@rashid.kr
라파엘 라시드 | 프리랜서 기자 | '우리가 보지 못한 대한민국' 저자 | 서울 거주. raphael@rashid.kr
After the drama of martial law and impeachment, South Korea faced another twist: a snap presidential election. I followed the extraordinary political upheaval and the voices of ordinary Koreans navigating this historic moment in this documentary.
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After the drama of martial law and impeachment, South Korea faced another twist: a snap presidential election. I followed the extraordinary political upheaval and the voices of ordinary Koreans navigating this historic moment in this documentary.
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
Airs tomorrow at 9pm KST on MBC!
내일 저녁(목) 9시 MBC에서 <라파엘 리포트> 2부 특집 다큐멘터리 방송할 예정입니다!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
June 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
내일 저녁(목) 9시 MBC에서 <라파엘 리포트> 2부 특집 다큐멘터리 방송할 예정입니다!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
비상계엄 이후 격변의 대선 현장을 직접 취재했습니다. 전국을 돌며 만난 시민들의 진솔한 목소리도 함께 들어보세요.
많관부!
Here's a photo of the Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul today where spring was in the air!
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
May 7, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Here's a photo of the Cheonggyecheon stream in Seoul today where spring was in the air!
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
But did you know that not long ago this was an ugly elevated highway?
A success story about how removing, not adding, infrastructure can benefit a city.
My article: www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Baekyangsa. The sound of the river at night, the serene nature of the mountains, and the rain dancing on the pond. It was truly magical. Though we had to wake up at 4am to meditate!
May 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Baekyangsa. The sound of the river at night, the serene nature of the mountains, and the rain dancing on the pond. It was truly magical. Though we had to wake up at 4am to meditate!
South Korea's templestay programmes are a must-do when visiting the country. I stayed at Baekyangsa last night, and my goodness, was it beautiful.
May 3, 2025 at 11:57 AM
South Korea's templestay programmes are a must-do when visiting the country. I stayed at Baekyangsa last night, and my goodness, was it beautiful.
BREAKING: Former PM Han Duck-soo has officially thrown his hat into the presidential race, declaring his candidacy at the National Assembly.
May 2, 2025 at 1:03 AM
BREAKING: Former PM Han Duck-soo has officially thrown his hat into the presidential race, declaring his candidacy at the National Assembly.
Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president after a dramatic night saw Han Duck-soo resign to run for presidency and successor Choi Sang-mok suddenly quit to avoid impeachment.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
May 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Lee Ju-ho becomes acting president after a dramatic night saw Han Duck-soo resign to run for presidency and successor Choi Sang-mok suddenly quit to avoid impeachment.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
Lee pledges "fair election management" in unprecedented situation where South Korea's 4th-in-line now leads the nation.
This is actually really embarrassing and not a good look for South Korea on the world stage.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
May 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
This is actually really embarrassing and not a good look for South Korea on the world stage.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
Hours ago, South Korea notified foreign missions in Seoul that the new acting president would be Choi Sang-mok.
Now it will be education minister Lee Ju-ho.
1/ South Korea's Supreme Court will rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law case in just under 1 hour.
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
May 1, 2025 at 5:09 AM
1/ South Korea's Supreme Court will rule on Lee Jae-myung's election law case in just under 1 hour.
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
The verdict could determine whether the presidential frontrunner can run in the June 3 election.
Watch live at this link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ewj...
Jung was named to Time's 100 Most Influential People and BBC's 100 Women in 2020. Her presence in the campaign may be seen as an attempt to project competence, stability and seriousness in a time of deep political uncertainty.
April 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Jung was named to Time's 100 Most Influential People and BBC's 100 Women in 2020. Her presence in the campaign may be seen as an attempt to project competence, stability and seriousness in a time of deep political uncertainty.
A really clever and strategic move by the Lee Jae-myung camp. The decision to bring in Dr. Jung Eun-kyeong, one of South Korea's most recognisable and trusted public figures in the last few years, is likely to resonate with a broad segment of the public.
April 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
A really clever and strategic move by the Lee Jae-myung camp. The decision to bring in Dr. Jung Eun-kyeong, one of South Korea's most recognisable and trusted public figures in the last few years, is likely to resonate with a broad segment of the public.
Ukrainian bakery chain Lviv Croissants to open its first Asian branch in Seoul on 30 April.
Located at the new Gangdong I-Park The River shopping complex.
Located at the new Gangdong I-Park The River shopping complex.
April 27, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Ukrainian bakery chain Lviv Croissants to open its first Asian branch in Seoul on 30 April.
Located at the new Gangdong I-Park The River shopping complex.
Located at the new Gangdong I-Park The River shopping complex.
Kim Gye-ri and Bae Ui-cheol, lawyers who represented Yoon during impeachment proceedings, dined with him yesterday.
Kim cringefully called him "Yoon daddy" (윤버지) on Facebook, describing him as "the first president I elected with my own hands".
Kim cringefully called him "Yoon daddy" (윤버지) on Facebook, describing him as "the first president I elected with my own hands".
April 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Kim Gye-ri and Bae Ui-cheol, lawyers who represented Yoon during impeachment proceedings, dined with him yesterday.
Kim cringefully called him "Yoon daddy" (윤버지) on Facebook, describing him as "the first president I elected with my own hands".
Kim cringefully called him "Yoon daddy" (윤버지) on Facebook, describing him as "the first president I elected with my own hands".
Clever optics from the Democratic Party. While the People Power Party remains in disarray and divided, the DP are holding a fair election agreement ceremony with all their presidential candidates showing unity. They will then attend the Sewol Ferry memorial service together.
April 16, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Clever optics from the Democratic Party. While the People Power Party remains in disarray and divided, the DP are holding a fair election agreement ceremony with all their presidential candidates showing unity. They will then attend the Sewol Ferry memorial service together.
Earlier on when disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol left the presidential residence, a fan handed him a "MAKE KOREA GREAT AGAIN" hat that he subsequently wore.
April 11, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Earlier on when disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol left the presidential residence, a fan handed him a "MAKE KOREA GREAT AGAIN" hat that he subsequently wore.
Yoon Suk Yeol and wife Kim Keon Hee have arrived at their apartment block to cheering crowds.
April 11, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Yoon Suk Yeol and wife Kim Keon Hee have arrived at their apartment block to cheering crowds.
Yoon's supporters are also waiting for him outside his apartment block.
April 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Yoon's supporters are also waiting for him outside his apartment block.
YOON MAKES A STATEMENT THROUGH LEGAL TEAM: "Today I am leaving the presidential residence. I am truly grateful for everything. Over the past two and a half years at Hannam-dong residence, I have met with many world leaders".
April 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
YOON MAKES A STATEMENT THROUGH LEGAL TEAM: "Today I am leaving the presidential residence. I am truly grateful for everything. Over the past two and a half years at Hannam-dong residence, I have met with many world leaders".
YOON IS LEAVING THE PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE FOR GOOD.
April 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
YOON IS LEAVING THE PRESIDENTIAL RESIDENCE FOR GOOD.
BREAKING: Disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol is finally leaving the presidential compound, shaking hands with supporters outside.
April 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
BREAKING: Disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol is finally leaving the presidential compound, shaking hands with supporters outside.
Disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to vacate the presidential residence today at 5pm. Moving with his wife and their 11 dogs and cats, he will be allocated a security detail of 40.
Broadcasters are already running live feeds waiting for his exit.
Broadcasters are already running live feeds waiting for his exit.
April 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol is expected to vacate the presidential residence today at 5pm. Moving with his wife and their 11 dogs and cats, he will be allocated a security detail of 40.
Broadcasters are already running live feeds waiting for his exit.
Broadcasters are already running live feeds waiting for his exit.
Breaking: Lee Jae-myung resigns as leader of the Democratic Party, says he's ready to "start something new" - expected to announce presidential bid as early as tomorrow.
Lee is currently the frontrunner in the upcoming election.
Lee is currently the frontrunner in the upcoming election.
April 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Breaking: Lee Jae-myung resigns as leader of the Democratic Party, says he's ready to "start something new" - expected to announce presidential bid as early as tomorrow.
Lee is currently the frontrunner in the upcoming election.
Lee is currently the frontrunner in the upcoming election.
South Korea launches project to develop magnetic levitation technology for its "Hypertube", a near-vacuum transport system promising Seoul-to-Busan travel in under 20 minutes at 1,200km/h.
April 9, 2025 at 1:16 AM
South Korea launches project to develop magnetic levitation technology for its "Hypertube", a near-vacuum transport system promising Seoul-to-Busan travel in under 20 minutes at 1,200km/h.
USD 1 = KRW 1,486
April 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
USD 1 = KRW 1,486
Here's the full MBC docu I participated in, trying to understand who Yoon Suk Yeol is, and why he declared martial law.
Part 1
youtu.be/zbg7DkQvsjs?...
Part 2
youtu.be/G_ourB9vPqU?...
Part 3
youtu.be/cKQ79HU8DZY?...
Part 4
youtu.be/Nh39t-oi2wo?...
Part 5
youtu.be/n7M1dPxXoP0?...
Part 1
youtu.be/zbg7DkQvsjs?...
Part 2
youtu.be/G_ourB9vPqU?...
Part 3
youtu.be/cKQ79HU8DZY?...
Part 4
youtu.be/Nh39t-oi2wo?...
Part 5
youtu.be/n7M1dPxXoP0?...
April 6, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Here's the full MBC docu I participated in, trying to understand who Yoon Suk Yeol is, and why he declared martial law.
Part 1
youtu.be/zbg7DkQvsjs?...
Part 2
youtu.be/G_ourB9vPqU?...
Part 3
youtu.be/cKQ79HU8DZY?...
Part 4
youtu.be/Nh39t-oi2wo?...
Part 5
youtu.be/n7M1dPxXoP0?...
Part 1
youtu.be/zbg7DkQvsjs?...
Part 2
youtu.be/G_ourB9vPqU?...
Part 3
youtu.be/cKQ79HU8DZY?...
Part 4
youtu.be/Nh39t-oi2wo?...
Part 5
youtu.be/n7M1dPxXoP0?...