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Na Kyung-won, a five-term lawmaker who may soon lead the conservative party
High-profile female legislator has clashed with Yoon Suk-yeol and could seek to distinguish her party from the president
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Chung Jin-suk, the president’s new chief of staff, is no stranger to controversy
Despite his acerbic tongue, Chung is known for avoiding intra-party factional politics and being ‘personable’
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South Korea’s historic opposition win sets the stage for a political showdown
Yoon Suk-yeol faces potential investigations, public scrutiny and legislative challenges in the wake of the election
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South Korea’s general elections marred by smear campaigns and uncertainty
As parties focus on negative tactics, voter turnout and undecided voters hold the key to election outcome
April 9, 2024
How Yong Hye-in made her name pushing progressive causes that others won’t
A champion of basic income, the young lawmaker has won praise from even opponents for her legislative acumen
March 22, 2024
Former justice minister’s comeback splits progressives along generational lines
Cho Kuk’s popularity among older progressives contrasts with disdain from younger voters wary of corruption
March 15, 2024
Han Dong-hoon’s rise from prosecutor to presidential frontrunner
Korea Pro charts how the ruling party boss built his fame tackling corruption and launched an unlikely political career
March 14, 2024
Election Watch: South Korean parliament’s female representation likely to erode
Experts tell Korea Pro that despite promises from major parties, female political representation will remain low
March 8, 2024
Kim Chong-in the ‘Kingmaker,’ failed dreams of economic democracy
Korea Pro profiles Kim Chong-in, who oversees candidate nomination at the New Reform Party
March 7, 2024
Election watch: South Korean opposition in turmoil over how it selects lawmakers
Critics say party is favoring candidates loyal to Lee Jae-myung, eroding public trust and party’s electoral prospects
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