HEADLINE: South Korea's Descent into Authoritarianism and Persecution of Opposition GUEST NAME: Morse Tan SUMMARY: Morse Tan argues that South Korea is moving toward a "rising communist dictatorship" that oppresses political and religious figures. The ind

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🗓️ 16 October 2025

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HEADLINE: South Korea's Descent into Authoritarianism and Persecution of Opposition GUEST NAME: Morse Tan SUMMARY: Morse Tan argues that South Korea is moving toward a "rising communist dictatorship" that oppresses political and religious figures. The indictment of the Unification Church leader and the targeting of the rightful President Yoon exemplify this trend. This persecution serves as an intimidation campaign, demonstrating the regime's disregard for the populace. Tan recommends the US implement active measures, including sanctions relating to a coup d'état and visa sanctions, while also pressing for greater military cooperation.
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0:24.1	This is CBSI on the world.
0:26.0	I'm John Bachelor.
0:27.0	Gordon Chang, at Gordon G. Chang, my colleague and co-host and friend,
0:31.0	and we're very pleased to be joined by Morse Tan,
0:33.8	our eyes on North Korea and South Korea,
0:37.1	the author of North Korea International Law and the
0:40.5	dual crises.
0:42.5	Morris, a very good day to you.
0:43.8	The headline from AP points to complications in the new presidency just elected in Seoul, the
0:52.8	Blue House.
0:54.2	South Korean investigators indict Unification Church leader over alleged ties to ex-first
0:59.9	lady.
1:00.9	That requires explanation, but there's a photograph that doesn't.
1:04.0	The leader of South Korea's Unification Church, Huck Han, in a wheelchair looking very brittle at 82 years old, has been charged with a crime?
1:15.7	Please help me understand this.
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