Telemad: Designated Survivor: 60 Days and Chief Of Staff dive into South Korean politics

South Korean drama Chief Of Staff focuses on the domestic front, delving into the country's complex and often tense politics. PHOTO: NETFLIX
Designated Survivor: 60 Days is a Korean remake of the hit American thriller Designated Survivor (2016 to present) starring Kiefer Sutherland, dealing with international affairs. PHOTO: NETFLIX
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SINGAPORE - Netflix debuted two new South Korean series recently, with new episodes being released weekly, and both dramas delve into the country's complex and often tense politics.

But this is where similarities between the two end, because while Designated Survivor: 60 Days deals with international affairs, Chief Of Staff is all about goings-on on the domestic front.

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