South Korea: Third Democracy Summit opens in Seoul with some criticism. Third edition of the summit brings together NGOs, government officials and members of civil society to fight against democratic erosion.
Head of American diplomacy Antony Blinken came to South Korea to attend the opening of the debates on the threats of new technologies to democracy. But the event is partly contested in South Korea, where the head of state is the target of criticism for his attacks on freedom of expression, the media and gender equality. The guest list is notably under the spotlight, excluding countries that consider themselves democratic.