While ruling party victory would help Yoon advance policies, experts say muddled result could exacerbate gridlock
The April 10 South Korean general election will be a crucial test for President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration, as the outcome could determine the fate of his major policy initiatives.
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) currently lacks the necessary strength in the National Assembly to push forward Yoon’s reforms related to pensions, labor and education due to the main opposition Democratic Party’s (DP) control of the legislative body.
The April 10 South Korean general election will be a crucial test for President Yoon Suk-yeol’s administration, as the outcome could determine the fate of his major policy initiatives.
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) currently lacks the necessary strength in the National Assembly to push forward Yoon’s reforms related to pensions, labor and education due to the main opposition Democratic Party’s (DP) control of the legislative body.
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