Democratic Party has clung to outmoded politics while failing to take stand on social issues, driving away young women
Another election, another demoralizing loss for South Korea’s Democratic Party. The results of Wednesday’s local elections were full of concerning numbers for Seoul’s liberals: They suffered defeats in 12 of 17 key mayoral and gubernatorial elections and five of seven legislative by-elections.
But one set of numbers should be of special concern: turnout among young women voters.
Another election, another demoralizing loss for South Korea’s Democratic Party. The results of Wednesday’s local elections were full of concerning numbers for Seoul’s liberals: They suffered defeats in 12 of 17 key mayoral and gubernatorial elections and five of seven legislative by-elections.
But one set of numbers should be of special concern: turnout among young women voters.
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