Elections 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
Ruling party welcomes National Assembly deputy speaker from opposition
Kim Young-joo’s move underscores turbulence in the DP, could expand ruling party’s voter base ahead of elections
March 4, 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
March 1, 2024
A tale of two polls: Reading between the lines of Yoon’s clashing approval rates
Realeter and Gallup Korea show stark differences in Yoon Suk-yeol’s popularity, but also support as he pushes for change
February 26, 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
February 9, 2024
Why new political parties are emerging ahead of South Korea’s general elections
As the two major parties face internal dissent and leadership crises, rifts signal a changing political landscape
January 31, 2024
