Democratic Party of Korea

South Korea’s Yoon to face major hurdles in expanding agenda within emerging US-led blocs after election defeat

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Yoon’s diplomatic agenda revolves around strengthening alliances with the United States and fostering closer ties with Japan, criticising the previous liberal government for perceived leniency towards North Korea and excessive deference to Chinese economic coercion. With a hostile parliament now armed with a new mandate, analysts expect formidable hurdles for Yoon in implementing his presumed … Read more

Is South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol at risk of becoming a lame duck president after election?

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According to a Korea Gallup poll conducted between March 19-21 nationwide, 36 per cent of respondents said more PPP candidates should be elected to help Yoon carry out his presidency while 51 per cent said more opposition lawmakers should win to keep his administration in check in the April 10 parliamentary elections. Can a new … Read more