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Yoon’s low approval rating threatens South Korean ruling party’s election hopes
Power Power Party faces internal discord and leadership vacuum, but fragmentation in opposition muddies election picture
December 14, 2023
How former ruling party leader plans to disrupt South Korea’s upcoming elections
Amid internal strife in major parties, Lee Jun-seok’s political maneuvering could reshape the 2024 election landscape
November 30, 2023
South Korea’s pre-election turmoil: Ruling party grapples with policy crises
Struggling with policy reception and growing safety issues, the People Power Party faces challenging electoral prospects
November 15, 2023
Election pressures mount for Yoon Suk-yeol as approval among supporters slips
Economy and real estate loom over South Korean parliamentary elections, with president at risk of becoming lame duck
November 8, 2023
How an aging population and fiscal conservatism are shaping ROK defense spending
Seoul has balanced between domestic concerns and external threats, but economic realities now threaten the equilibrium
May 9, 2023
Yoon’s approval ratings hold steady despite controversy over Japan remarks
Polls move little after ROK president said Tokyo need not apologize for historical sins, suggesting approval floor
April 28, 2023
Conservative base still behind Yoon, but broader support appears to wane
Approval ratings drop after Japan summit, but myriad other factors likely behind South Korean president’s unpopularity
March 31, 2023
Yoon’s support stands firm despite South Korean opposition to forced labor deal
President’s conservative base backs agreement with Japan, showing Yoon has free hand to pursue foreign policy vision
March 13, 2023
Polling mirage? Yoon Suk-yeol’s rising approval rates may not be what they seem
New survey puts South Korean president’s popularity at 8-month high but may not provide sound basis for policy decisions
March 9, 2023
Lee Jae-myung could make strong push for presidency if he can overcome scandals
Early poll suggests South Koreans prefer Democratic leader as next political leader, but caveats abound
February 9, 2023
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