Yoon administration

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

South Korea’s liberal opposition set to retain parliament control as voters pass ‘harsh judgment’ on president

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South Korea’s parliament is set to remain in the hands of liberals for another four years, with the ruling conservative party facing a defeat in parliamentary elections widely seen as a midterm referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol. Analysts say a “harsh judgment on Yoon” is imminent from the electorate, amid unhappiness over inflation, economic woes … Read more