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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.

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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.

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The opposition will have a clear majority in parliament, and there are already the first political consequences for Yoon Suk-yeol

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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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The Japan Times broke the news in Japan on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
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