Big opposition win in South Korean parliament election poses setback to President Yoon
- The Democratic Party and a sister party are projected to secure between 183-197 seats in the 300-member National Assembly, based on a joint poll by KBS, MBC, and SBS.
- The conservatives, led by Yoon, faced criticism and low approval ratings over various issues, possibly resulting in a midterm referendum.
- Despite the outcome, Yoon will remain in power, but the opposition could gain legislative power if they secure over 200 seats.
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President Yoon Suk-yeol's uncompromising governing style has disrupted many South Koreans, causing them to deliver a crushing defeat to his party in the parliamentary election. This significantly limits his power.
S.Korean Opposition Wins Landslide Victory in Parliamentary Election
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korea's opposition Democratic Party and its satellite Democratic United Party have won a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, winning 175 of the 300 seats in the National Assembly, the South Korean National Election Commission said on Thursday after processing 100% of the ballots.
Conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol has forged a tripartite alliance with the United States and Japan, and his party’s coup d’état in the parliamentary elections may give him a glimpse into the picture.
The opposition will have a clear majority in parliament, and there are already the first political consequences for Yoon Suk-yeol
In South Korea, the opposition won a decisive victory in parliamentary elections, crushing the ruling party. This is reported by the Korea Times. It is noted that the leading opposition Democratic Party 'Toburo' received 175 seats out of 300, while the ruling People's Power Party - 108. The publication notes that the opposition was unable to obtain a total of more than two-thirds in the National Assembly, which would allow bypassing the presiden…
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