US EditionBig 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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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
The conservatives in South Korea have lost for the third time in a row in parliamentary elections. The center-left opposition is now building its majority even further.
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