S. KOREA'S DEMOCRACY MAKES INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES

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It's Thursday April 10th here in Seoul and you're watching Press Perspective.

Today we touch upon the praise that the Korean public has been garnering for its relatively peaceful rallies over the past months in demonstration of its democratic values.

For more I have Kelly Kasulis Cho with The Washington Post.

Kelly welcome back.

I also have Steven Borowiec with Nikkei Asia with us.

Steven it's good to have you here.

1) Kelly, let's begin with your thoughts on the current public atmosphere following the Constitutional Court's ruling against the former president.

2) Steven, foreign media reports after the Constitutional Court's ruling highlighted South Korea's democratic displays throughout its political paralysis. What appears to be the general assessment?

3) Kelly, you covered the events here starting from the martial law declaration on December 3rd to the Constitutional Court's ruling against the former president on April 4th. What remains the most in your mind?

4) Steven, one French media claims the presidential impeachment here is a reflection of the Korean public's tangible commitment to its political values. Now, prior to the events over the past few months, some pundits had claimed Korea's young appeared uninterested in politics. What do you suppose motivated them to take to the streets?

5) Kelly, over in the U.S., this past weekend, thousands took to the streets to protest Trump tariffs. What comparisons can be made between the rallies there and those that unfolded here over the past weeks?

6) Steven, back in Europe, both French and German media say Korea's latest democratic triumph serves as proof of the positive prospects against democratic backsliding elsewhere. What's your take? I mean, what lessons can be learnt from Korea's experience?

7) Kelly, along with the general applause for South Korea's democracy, concerns have also been shared about its political polarization. Do delve into these concerns for us as shared by the foreign media.

8) Steven, moving forward, there has been talk about the need for constitutional reform here in South Korea, and this reality has also been covered by the German media. What's the latest on this front?

All right.