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The MAGA Effect on South Korea’s Democracy
Season 1, Ep. 1020
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South Korea faced a major crisis when President Yoon imposed martial law late last year. Why do his supporters rally behind him with American ‘Stop the Steal’ flags?
Writer: Eleanor Biggs
Mix: Casey Magloire
Photography: Jon Jones
Host: Casey Magloire
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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