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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
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Cho Kuk’s popularity among older progressives contrasts with disdain from younger voters wary of corruption
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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
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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
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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
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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
March 1, 2024
Election Watch: Centrist dreams falter as South Korea’s big tent party collapses
Breakup of New Reform Party and main opposition missteps position the ruling conservative party to gain
February 23, 2024
Pitfalls and prospects for South Korea’s unlikely new political party
Experts appear positive about the four-way merger, saying it could open door for reform among major parties
February 16, 2024
Satellite parties and political machinations test South Korean elections
Korea Pro answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the ROK’s complicated election system
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Itaewon disaster bill falls victim to political maneuvering
Families' pleas for answers go unheard as the government and opposition prioritize electoral gains over societal healing
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