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The MAGA Effect on South Korea’s Democracy

Season 1, Ep. 1020

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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