Sofia Ribeiro-Lemos
@sofialsribeiro.bsky.social
Phd Candidate Political Science & International Relations at University of Minho, PT • Research interests in East Asia; the US presence in the region; Memory, Identity, and Narrative analysis; with a dash of Portuguese politics • PT+EN
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Opinion – Japan-South Korea Relations: Breaking the Cycle?
As Japan and South Korea share similar values, they would benefit from strengthening bilateral ties.
www.e-ir.info
Last month I had the opportunity to write a short piece for E-IR regarding 🇯🇵/🇰🇷 relations. Sharing it here!
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Um ministro que não quer saber da ciência fundamental nem das humanidades. Um ministro que pensa que a única ciência que importa é aquela que for lucrativa e que estiver ao serviço do capital. Em suma, um ministro que quer acabar com a ciência, as humanidades, para favorecer interesses económicos.
Cientistas “têm de perceber” que investimento neles deve ser devolvido à sociedade, diz ministro
Perante preocupação com a extinção da Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia, Fernando Alexandre assegurou que investimento continua. Mas avisa cientistas: investimento tem de ser devolvido à sociedade.
www.publico.pt
August 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Um ministro que não quer saber da ciência fundamental nem das humanidades. Um ministro que pensa que a única ciência que importa é aquela que for lucrativa e que estiver ao serviço do capital. Em suma, um ministro que quer acabar com a ciência, as humanidades, para favorecer interesses económicos.
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It would’ve been a landslide victory if it were a regular election. As a voter, the margin is still narrow and disappointing considering that this election followed a *martial law* and the PPP was complicit.
June 3, 2025 at 2:52 PM
It would’ve been a landslide victory if it were a regular election. As a voter, the margin is still narrow and disappointing considering that this election followed a *martial law* and the PPP was complicit.
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NEW: South Koreans are on track to elect liberal president Lee Jae-myung after chaotic six months, in an election that followed the impeachment of the leader who declared martial law for the first time in South Korea's democratic history.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
South Korea set to elect liberal president after chaotic six months
Exit polls show that Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party is on track for victory. His first task: Dealing with the economic fallout of Trump’s tariffs.
www.washingtonpost.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
NEW: South Koreans are on track to elect liberal president Lee Jae-myung after chaotic six months, in an election that followed the impeachment of the leader who declared martial law for the first time in South Korea's democratic history.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/0...
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Korea on pace to set a record in voter turnout. With about 3 hours to go turnout is over 70%. Turnout is higher in the progressive Southwest than in conservative Southeast suggesting Lee Jae-myung’s victory will be quite decisive.
www.joongang.co.kr/article/2534...
www.joongang.co.kr/article/2534...
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6·3 대선 관련 뉴스를 실시간 업데이트한다.
www.joongang.co.kr
June 3, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Korea on pace to set a record in voter turnout. With about 3 hours to go turnout is over 70%. Turnout is higher in the progressive Southwest than in conservative Southeast suggesting Lee Jae-myung’s victory will be quite decisive.
www.joongang.co.kr/article/2534...
www.joongang.co.kr/article/2534...
Hoje acordei como se estivesse de ressaca. Continuo sem palavras sobre o resultado destas eleições. Apenas sei que irei defender sempre Abril nestes tempos difíceis que se avizinham.
May 19, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Hoje acordei como se estivesse de ressaca. Continuo sem palavras sobre o resultado destas eleições. Apenas sei que irei defender sempre Abril nestes tempos difíceis que se avizinham.
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April 25th, always.
This poem by Sophia de Mello Breyner resonates deeply: "This is the dawn I was waiting for, the pure day where we emerge from the night and silence, free in time."
A tribute to freedom, memory, and hope. 🇵🇹✊
#April25th #Freedom #Poetry #Portugal #Revolution #Dictatorship
This poem by Sophia de Mello Breyner resonates deeply: "This is the dawn I was waiting for, the pure day where we emerge from the night and silence, free in time."
A tribute to freedom, memory, and hope. 🇵🇹✊
#April25th #Freedom #Poetry #Portugal #Revolution #Dictatorship
April 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
April 25th, always.
This poem by Sophia de Mello Breyner resonates deeply: "This is the dawn I was waiting for, the pure day where we emerge from the night and silence, free in time."
A tribute to freedom, memory, and hope. 🇵🇹✊
#April25th #Freedom #Poetry #Portugal #Revolution #Dictatorship
This poem by Sophia de Mello Breyner resonates deeply: "This is the dawn I was waiting for, the pure day where we emerge from the night and silence, free in time."
A tribute to freedom, memory, and hope. 🇵🇹✊
#April25th #Freedom #Poetry #Portugal #Revolution #Dictatorship
It's already the most beautiful day of the year ❤️
Lembrando os 51 anos da revolução. Pela liberdade, 25 de Abril sempre! As ruas são nossas ✊
Lembrando os 51 anos da revolução. Pela liberdade, 25 de Abril sempre! As ruas são nossas ✊
April 25, 2025 at 12:10 AM
It's already the most beautiful day of the year ❤️
Lembrando os 51 anos da revolução. Pela liberdade, 25 de Abril sempre! As ruas são nossas ✊
Lembrando os 51 anos da revolução. Pela liberdade, 25 de Abril sempre! As ruas são nossas ✊
Amazing read for those who woke up later (me)
Yoon himself will not attend today's impeachment trial. If he is impeached, he will be immediately removed from the presidency. The government is required to hold a new presidential election within 60 days.
April 4, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Amazing read for those who woke up later (me)
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South Korean President Yoon was removed from office 123 days after attempting martial law, following a unanimous Constitutional Court ruling. People across Korea are celebrating in the streets, while millions in the Korean diaspora watched the decision via livestream.
April 4, 2025 at 2:28 AM
South Korean President Yoon was removed from office 123 days after attempting martial law, following a unanimous Constitutional Court ruling. People across Korea are celebrating in the streets, while millions in the Korean diaspora watched the decision via livestream.
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A quick translation by Korea Pro of the Court's decision. koreapro.org/2025/04/full...
Full text: South Korea’s top court upholds Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment - Korea Pro
South Korea’s Constitutional Court unanimously upheld former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment on Friday, formally removing him from office following months of political unrest sparked by his atte...
koreapro.org
April 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
A quick translation by Korea Pro of the Court's decision. koreapro.org/2025/04/full...
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Já vi primeiro-ministros mais e menos inteligentes, já vi primeiro-ministros mais e menos audazes, já vi governos mais ou menos ideológicos, já vi governos mais ou menos sábios.
Mas nunca vi um governo e um primeiro ministro tão incompetentes. E merece uma censura por isso.
Mas nunca vi um governo e um primeiro ministro tão incompetentes. E merece uma censura por isso.
March 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Já vi primeiro-ministros mais e menos inteligentes, já vi primeiro-ministros mais e menos audazes, já vi governos mais ou menos ideológicos, já vi governos mais ou menos sábios.
Mas nunca vi um governo e um primeiro ministro tão incompetentes. E merece uma censura por isso.
Mas nunca vi um governo e um primeiro ministro tão incompetentes. E merece uma censura por isso.
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The government of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has lost a vote of confidence, almost certainly pitching the country into its third general election in barely three years.
Portugal facing fresh elections after PM loses confidence vote
PM Luís Montenegro loses a vote of confidence, pitching his country into a third election in as many years.
www.bbc.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The government of Portuguese Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has lost a vote of confidence, almost certainly pitching the country into its third general election in barely three years.
Third time's the charm, r-right?
Um ano e um dia depois de ser eleito, Governo de Montenegro viu rejeitada moção de confiança. Portugal deverá ir a eleições em Maio.
Portugal vai a eleições. O filme do braço de ferro entre Governo e PS
Um ano e um dia depois de ser eleito, ​Governo de Montenegro viu rejeitada moção de confiança. Portugal deverá ir a eleições em Maio.
www.publico.pt
March 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Third time's the charm, r-right?
Last week I attended the @isanet.bsky.social anual conference in Chicago. This was my first time participating in this important event and I was fortunate to share a panel with esteemed scholars. It was a rewarding experience to listen to my fellow panelists and learn about South Korea.
March 10, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Last week I attended the @isanet.bsky.social anual conference in Chicago. This was my first time participating in this important event and I was fortunate to share a panel with esteemed scholars. It was a rewarding experience to listen to my fellow panelists and learn about South Korea.
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1/ The impeachment proceedings against President Yoon are reaching their conclusion.
The Constitutional Court must determine if his December martial law declaration violated South Korea’s democratic order.
Here are the key questions the court must consider:
The Constitutional Court must determine if his December martial law declaration violated South Korea’s democratic order.
Here are the key questions the court must consider:
February 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
1/ The impeachment proceedings against President Yoon are reaching their conclusion.
The Constitutional Court must determine if his December martial law declaration violated South Korea’s democratic order.
Here are the key questions the court must consider:
The Constitutional Court must determine if his December martial law declaration violated South Korea’s democratic order.
Here are the key questions the court must consider:
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1/ I've obtained the 101-page indictment against President Yoon Suk Yeol detailing the December 3, 2024 martial law incident. He's charged with leading an insurrection (내란우두머리).
Here's a breakdown of the allegations:
Here's a breakdown of the allegations:
According to 101-page indictment obtained by lawmakers, orders were given at the presidential office just before martial law declaration on Dec 3. Lee then called police chief at 11:34pm and fire agency chief at 11:37pm to coordinate planned media shutdown.
www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...
www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR2025...
尹, 계엄선포 전후 이상민에 "언론사 봉쇄하고 단전·단수" 지시 | 연합뉴스
(서울=연합뉴스) 이보배 권희원 이민영 기자 = 윤석열 대통령이 '12·3 비상계엄' 선포 전후 언론사들을 봉쇄하고 소방청을 통해 단전·단수를 ...
www.yna.co.kr
February 6, 2025 at 2:19 PM
1/ I've obtained the 101-page indictment against President Yoon Suk Yeol detailing the December 3, 2024 martial law incident. He's charged with leading an insurrection (내란우두머리).
Here's a breakdown of the allegations:
Here's a breakdown of the allegations:
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Yoon became the first sitting president to be arrested and tried. While South Korea has already sent several former presidents to prison, Yoon’s case is particularly unique.
January 28, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Yoon became the first sitting president to be arrested and tried. While South Korea has already sent several former presidents to prison, Yoon’s case is particularly unique.
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Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges and an impeachment trial that his increasingly aggressive backers dismiss as a communist conspiracy linked to China and North Korea.
My latest for the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
My latest for the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
Threats, prayers and protests: the supporters backing South Korea’s impeached president
Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges and an impeachment trial that his backers dismiss as a communist conspiracy linked to China and North Korea
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Yoon Suk Yeol faces insurrection charges and an impeachment trial that his increasingly aggressive backers dismiss as a communist conspiracy linked to China and North Korea.
My latest for the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
My latest for the Guardian:
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Yoon has been arrested on charges of leading an insurrection. However, an interesting legal debate surrounds his charges. In Korea, insurrection and military rebellion are distinct crimes, with differing penalties under the law.
January 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Yoon has been arrested on charges of leading an insurrection. However, an interesting legal debate surrounds his charges. In Korea, insurrection and military rebellion are distinct crimes, with differing penalties under the law.
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9/ What makes this particularly alarming is how a far-right group openly embracing symbols of authoritarian violence gained official platform through a ruling party lawmaker at the National Assembly, making a dangerous escalation.
January 10, 2025 at 2:38 AM
9/ What makes this particularly alarming is how a far-right group openly embracing symbols of authoritarian violence gained official platform through a ruling party lawmaker at the National Assembly, making a dangerous escalation.
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NEW: A study by Yale University and other institutions has found that the Gaza war death toll is likely 41% HIGHER than Palestinian health officials reported.
It also found that over 59% of those killed were women, children and people over the age of 65.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
It also found that over 59% of those killed were women, children and people over the age of 65.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
Gaza war toll likely significantly undercounts deaths, says study
An official Palestinian tally of direct deaths in the Israel-Hamas war likely undercounted the number of casualties by 41% through the middle of 2024 as the Gaza Strip's healthcare infrastructure unravelled, according to the study.
www.reuters.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:17 AM
NEW: A study by Yale University and other institutions has found that the Gaza war death toll is likely 41% HIGHER than Palestinian health officials reported.
It also found that over 59% of those killed were women, children and people over the age of 65.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
It also found that over 59% of those killed were women, children and people over the age of 65.
www.reuters.com/world/middle...
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Investigators have set out to arrest Yoon, four days after a warrant for Yoon’s arrest was issued. Currently, Yoon’s supporters have gathered around the residence, and clashes between them and the police may occur.
So it begins.
So it begins.
January 2, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Investigators have set out to arrest Yoon, four days after a warrant for Yoon’s arrest was issued. Currently, Yoon’s supporters have gathered around the residence, and clashes between them and the police may occur.
So it begins.
So it begins.
I'm a couple days late but i wish you all a happy new year! Things aren't looking great but I do believe a better world is possible.
January 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
I'm a couple days late but i wish you all a happy new year! Things aren't looking great but I do believe a better world is possible.