Legacy outlets face dwindling influence as Yoon’s supporters turn to populist narratives and alternative platforms
South Korea’s conservative movement is fracturing in the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s controversial declaration of martial law, as the nation’s leading conservative media outlets distance themselves from his administration.
Following his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, Yoon’s approval rating plummeted to 11% in one poll. Even traditionally supportive outlets such as Chosun Ilbo, Dong-A Ilbo and Joongang Ilbo have publicly criticized Yoon, signaling a deeper rift within the conservative establishment.
South Korea’s conservative movement is fracturing in the wake of President Yoon Suk-yeol’s controversial declaration of martial law, as the nation’s leading conservative media outlets distance themselves from his administration.
Following his Dec. 3 martial law declaration, Yoon’s approval rating plummeted to 11% in one poll. Even traditionally supportive outlets such as Chosun Ilbo, Dong-A Ilbo and Joongang Ilbo have publicly criticized Yoon, signaling a deeper rift within the conservative establishment.
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