Economy and real estate loom over South Korean parliamentary elections, with president at risk of becoming lame duck
Kim Gi-hyeon (center), leader of the ruling People Power Party speaks at a party leadership meeting on Nov. 8, 2023. | Image: People Power Party
As next year’s April National Assembly elections draw closer, South Korea’s major parties are gearing up for a bitter contest, with the Yoon administration battling to avoid another defeat.
The country remains deeply divided along political, gender and age lines, and the upcoming election will bring these fissures to the fore. For President Yoon Suk-yeol, this election could be a defining piece of his legacy.
As next year’s April National Assembly elections draw closer, South Korea’s major parties are gearing up for a bitter contest, with the Yoon administration battling to avoid another defeat.
The country remains deeply divided along political, gender and age lines, and the upcoming election will bring these fissures to the fore. For President Yoon Suk-yeol, this election could be a defining piece of his legacy.
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