Political campaigns will begin dominating South Korea’s political discourse in the fall as parliamentary elections are one year away. The election’s outcome, shaped by voters’ desire to punish or reward President Yoon Suk-yeol’s performance, will be vital for the country’s two major parties — the ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party (DP).

As the two major parties will battle one another for control of the legislature, this Korea Pro analysis will explore the two parties’ prospects, challenges and goals.

THE PEOPLE POWER PARTY’S PROSPECTS

Much is at stake for Yoon and the PPP. Depending on