Watch: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close in parliamentary election
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: South Korean officials begin counting ballots after polls close in parliamentary election

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as officials begin counting ballots after polls close in South Korea’s 22nd parliamentary election. Since taking office in 2022 for a single five-year term, Mr Yoon, a former top prosecutor, has been grappling with low approval ratings and a liberal opposition-controlled parliament that has limited his major policy platforms. Regardless of the results, Mr Yoon will stay in power, but if his People Power Party fails to regain a parliamentary majority it could set back his agenda and further intensify conservative-liberal fighting.

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South Korea’s president is impeached
1 week, 2 days ago

South Korea’s president is impeached

Live Mint  

The day of reckoning has arrived for Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s president. Following that disappointing result, “I was sad, so I went drinking," says Kim Seong-nam, an electronics-company employee who has come out to protest four times since the martial law declaration. The affirmative vote in the assembly triggered Mr Yoon’s immediate suspension from office; the prime minster, Han …

South Korea’s ruling party unable to ’find a better way ’ backs impeachment of President Yoon; who takes over?
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea’s ruling party unable to ’find a better way ’ backs impeachment of President Yoon; who takes over?

Live Mint  

South Korea Political Crisis: In a significant political shift, South Korea's ruling People Power Party has announced its support for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. South Korea PPP's Shift in Stance Initially reluctant to support impeachment, the PPP had hoped that Yoon would voluntarily resign. Yoon maintained that his declaration was intended to protect democracy, describing it as …

South Korea votes to impeach police chief and justice minister
1 week, 5 days ago

South Korea votes to impeach police chief and justice minister

ABC  

South Korea's National Assembly has voted to impeach the national police chief and the justice minister over the short-lived declaration of martial law. The vote came after President Yoon Suk Yeol lashed out at his political opponents as "anti-state forces", and defended his martial law order as a legal move to protect democracy. Mr Yoon is under criminal investigation for …

Watch: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law
2 weeks ago

Watch: South Korea protesters demand President Yoon’s impeachment after martial law

The Independent  

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The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?
2 weeks ago

The biggest question in South Korea: Who is running the country?

LA Times  

Protesters tear a banner representing the flag of the ruling People Power Party during a rally to demand South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment Monday in Seoul. He also said he would leave the “stabilization of state affairs” to his conservative People Power Party, which has refused to go along with impeachment efforts, instead opting to pursue what its …

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way

China Daily  

Opposition party to continue push for impeaching South Korean president South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, now facing possible charges of treason, will step down early "in an orderly manner", the ruling party said after the parliament's failure to pass an impeachment motion against Yoon. "Even before he leaves the post, the president will not take part in state affairs, including …

ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue
2 weeks, 1 day ago

ROK cycle of retribution likely to continue

China Daily  

Although the ROK parliament didn't pass the motion on Sunday to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol for what is widely regarded as his self-serving imposition of martial law, his authority has been eroded "to the point of no return", for all intents and purposes, some observers say. That the former prosecutor twice vetoed a bill seeking a special counsel inquiry into …

South Korean president apologizes, saying he won't shirk responsibility for attempt at martial law
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korean president apologizes, saying he won't shirk responsibility for attempt at martial law

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korea’s president apologized Saturday for public anxiety caused by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law earlier this week hours ahead of a parliamentary vote on impeaching him.Yoon said in a brief televised address Saturday morning he won’t shirk legal or political responsibility for the declaration and promised not to make another attempt to impose it. "South Korean lawmakers …

South Korea president close to averting impeachment
2 weeks, 3 days ago

South Korea president close to averting impeachment

New Indian Express  

A motion to impeach South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was on the brink of failing Saturday, after lawmakers from his ruling party boycotted the ballot despite huge protests outside parliament. But almost all 108 members of Yoon's People Power Party filed out of the chamber before the vote, prompting critical shouts from the opposition -- with one yelling "where …

South Korea’s opposition leader questions President Yoon’s state of mind after martial law chaos
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s opposition leader questions President Yoon’s state of mind after martial law chaos

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s opposition leader questioned the state of mind of President Yoon Suk Yeol and vowed to make all-out efforts to get him impeached soon, saying Friday that Yoon’s controversial martial law imposition this week showed he could make other extreme moves on vital issues. Lee’s Democratic Party and other small opposition parties are pushing for …

South Korea’s governing party head supports suspending Yoon’s powers, making impeachment more likely
2 weeks, 4 days ago

South Korea’s governing party head supports suspending Yoon’s powers, making impeachment more likely

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s governing party chief expressed support Friday for suspending the constitutional powers of President Yoon Suk Yeol for imposing martial law this week, in a bombshell reversal that makes Yoon’s impeachment more likely. During a party meeting, PPP leader Han Dong-hun stressed the need to suspend Yoon’s presidential duties and power swiftly, saying he poses …

S. Korea's ruling party chief says need to stop Yoon's performance of duty
2 weeks, 4 days ago

S. Korea's ruling party chief says need to stop Yoon's performance of duty

China Daily  

SEOUL -- Han Dong-hoon, chief of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, said on Friday that President Yoon Suk-yeol needs to stop his performance of duty to protect the country and people given newly revealed facts. Han made the remark at an emergency meeting of the party leadership, reversing his previous position to fight the opposition bloc's push to impeach …

S. Korea's ruling party chief says need to stop Yoon's performance of duty
2 weeks, 4 days ago

S. Korea's ruling party chief says need to stop Yoon's performance of duty

China Daily  

SEOUL -- Han Dong-hoon, chief of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, said on Friday that President Yoon Suk-yeol needs to stop his performance of duty to protect the country and people given newly revealed facts. Han made the remark at an emergency meeting of the party leadership, reversing his previous position to fight the opposition bloc's push to impeach …

S. Korea's ruling party chief says need to stop Yoon's performance of duty
2 weeks, 4 days ago

S. Korea's ruling party chief says need to stop Yoon's performance of duty

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-06 08:47 SEOUL -- Han Dong-hoon, chief of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, said on Friday that President Yoon Suk-yeol needs to stop his performance of duty to protect the country and people given newly revealed facts. Han made the remark at an emergency meeting of the party leadership, reversing his previous position to fight the …

South Korea declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of sympathising with North Korea
3 weeks ago

South Korea declares emergency martial law, accuses opposition of sympathising with North Korea

India TV News  

In a significant development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared an “emergency martial law'' and accused the opposition of controlling the parliament, sympathising with North Korea and paralysing the government with anti-state activities. Yoon made the announcement during a televised briefing, vowing to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” However, it wasn't immediately …

South Korea’s opposition leader convicted of violating election law
1 month, 1 week ago

South Korea’s opposition leader convicted of violating election law

The Independent  

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Landslide win for opposition in South Korea election in huge blow to president Yoon Suk Yeol
8 months, 1 week ago

Landslide win for opposition in South Korea election in huge blow to president Yoon Suk Yeol

The Independent  

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South Korea opposition wins landslide parliamentary vote in resounding blow to Yoon
8 months, 1 week ago

South Korea opposition wins landslide parliamentary vote in resounding blow to Yoon

The Hindu  

South Korea's liberal opposition parties scored a landslide victory in a parliamentary election held on Wednesday, April 10,2024, dealing a resounding blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol and his conservative party but likely falling just short of a super majority. First lady Kim Keon Hee has not been seen in public since Dec. 15 and was absent when Mr. Yoon …

South Korea's opposition wins in landslide parliamentary elections
8 months, 1 week ago

South Korea's opposition wins in landslide parliamentary elections

NPR  

South Korea's opposition wins in landslide parliamentary elections Enlarge this image toggle caption Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images Jung Yeon-je/AFP via Getty Images SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea's liberal opposition party won a landslide victory in the country's parliamentary elections, putting President Yoon Suk Yeol in a challenging position for the three remaining years of his term. The main …

South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide
8 months, 1 week ago

South Korea’s Yoon left humbled by opposition election landslide

Al Jazeera  

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has promised changes to his conservative administration after opposition parties romped to victory in Wednesday’s elections for the National Assembly. “When voters chose me, it was your judgement against the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and you are giving the Democratic Party the duty to take responsibility for the livelihood of the people and create a better …

South Koreans vote as President Yoon faces a major test in a crucial parliamentary election
8 months, 2 weeks ago

South Koreans vote as President Yoon faces a major test in a crucial parliamentary election

The Hindu  

South Koreans are voting Wednesday in a hotly contested parliamentary election that's largely seen as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol and a possible sign of a deepening domestic divide. Mr. Lee, now the chairman of the opposition Democratic Party, is a harsh critic of Mr. Yoon's major policies and is eying another presidential bid. Mr. Lee's party …

Big opposition win in South Korean parliament election poses setback to President Yoon
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Big opposition win in South Korean parliament election poses setback to President Yoon

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s liberal opposition parties appeared set to win a landslide victory in Wednesday’s parliamentary election, vote counts showed, a result that could make conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol a lame duck for his remaining three years in office. But the ruling party’s big election defeat could set back Yoon’s domestic agenda and leave him facing …

South Korea’s Ruling People Power Party Gears Up for Change Ahead of the 2024 General Election
1 year ago

South Korea’s Ruling People Power Party Gears Up for Change Ahead of the 2024 General Election

The Diplomat  

In October, the ruling People Power Party was routed by the opposition Democratic Party in a by-election for the head of Gangseo-gu, Seoul’s westernmost district. Shortly after his appointment, Ihn said, “I was asked this stupid question whether I’m the DP or the PPP, but I’m just a naturalized Korean citizen who was raised in Jeolla province and who loves …

Amid Legal Troubles, Lee Jae-myung Tightens Grip on South Korea’s Opposition Party
1 year, 1 month ago

Amid Legal Troubles, Lee Jae-myung Tightens Grip on South Korea’s Opposition Party

The Diplomat  

It’s not an exaggeration to say that President Yoon Suk-yeol’s archnemesis is Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the largest opposition Democratic Party. Leading up to the presidential election in March 2022, Lee’s and Yoon’s campaigns had fiercely warring narratives: Lee represented stability and continuity from Moon, while Yoon was bent on replacing “the incompetent and corrupt DP regime.” Yet, their …

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Polarizing First Year
1 year, 7 months ago

Yoon Suk-yeol’s Polarizing First Year

The Diplomat  

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s first year in office was not covered in glory. Much of the media has focused on the prosecution’s indictments of Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the opposition party and Yoon’s opponent in the 2022 presidential election. The lack of leadership within the PPP was a stroke of good fortune for Yoon’s candidacy, but it also …

People Power Party Changes Voting Rules Ahead of Chair Election
1 year, 10 months ago

People Power Party Changes Voting Rules Ahead of Chair Election

The Diplomat  

On December 23, 2022, the ruling conservative People Power Party in South Korea, currently in power after the election of President Yoon Suk-yeol, changed the voting rules for selecting a new party chair. In early December, the PPP proposed a revision to the party charter regarding the voting system for its leadership, which would eliminate the public poll vote and …

South Korea: Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol wins presidential election
2 years, 9 months ago

South Korea: Conservative candidate Yoon Suk-yeol wins presidential election

The Hindu  

South Korean conservative opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol edged past opponent Lee Jae-myung from the ruling Democratic Party in March 9's presidential vote, concluding one of the most bitter political campaigns in recent memory. "Especially now as the international community faces major change, healthy Japan-South Korea relations are … indispensable," he said. President-elect vows tough North Korea policy The conservative candidate, …

South Korea elections: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol will be the country’s next president
2 years, 9 months ago

South Korea elections: Opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol will be the country’s next president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Korea has elected conservative …

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol wins tight South Korean presidential race ahead of Lee Jae-myung
2 years, 9 months ago

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol wins tight South Korean presidential race ahead of Lee Jae-myung

Firstpost  

After a bitter, hard-fought election campaign Yoon, formerly a top prosecutor who has never held elected office, was declared winner as rival Lee Jae-myung from the incumbent Democratic party conceded defeat. Seoul: Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol won South Korea’s presidential election Thursday, with the political novice and avowed anti-feminist immediately promising a more hawkish policy on the nuclear-armed North. Yoon has …

South Korean opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president
2 years, 9 months ago

South Korean opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol elected president

ABC  

South Korean opposition candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has been elected president in Wednesday's election, with ruling party candidate Lee Jae-myung conceding defeat and congratulating his opponent. Key points: Around 77 per cent of South Korea's 44 million eligible voters cast ballots The election campaign was marred by scandals and smears Mr Yoon said he would work with opposition parties when he …

Yoon Suk-yeol wins South Korea’s presidential election
2 years, 9 months ago

Yoon Suk-yeol wins South Korea’s presidential election

Al Jazeera  

Yoon Suk Yeol, a conservative former top prosecutor, has been elected South Korea’s new president, defeating his chief liberal rival in one of the country’s most closely fought presidential elections. Yoon said on Thursday that he would honour the constitution and the parliament and work with opposition parties when he takes office as the country’s next leader, calling the election …

Everything to know about South Korea's presidential election: Candidates, issues, scandals
2 years, 9 months ago

Everything to know about South Korea's presidential election: Candidates, issues, scandals

Firstpost  

Lee is a former governor of the populous Gyeonggi province that surrounds Seoul, while Yoon is a former prosecutor general who entered party politics last year. Seoul: Whoever wins South Korea’s presidential election Wednesday will face a host of major issues, including skyrocketing housing prices, threats from nuclear-armed North Korea and a debate about how to heal a nation sharply …

‘Squid Game Election': South Korean campaign gets ugly
2 years, 9 months ago

‘Squid Game Election': South Korean campaign gets ugly

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — The race between South Korea’s two leading presidential candidates has seen unprecedented levels of toxic rhetoric, mudslinging and lawsuits. Just days before Wednesday’s election, Lee Jae-myung from the liberal governing Democratic Party and Yoon Suk Yeol from the main conservative opposition People Power Party are locked in an extremely tight race. “Isn’t our national future too …

South Korea’s ruling party nominates maverick politician in race
3 years, 2 months ago

South Korea’s ruling party nominates maverick politician in race

LA Times  

Lee Jae-myung, left, shakes hands with former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon after being nominated as the presidential candidate for South Korea’s Democratic Party on Sunday. South Korea’s ruling liberal party on Sunday nominated its candidate for next year’s presidential elections, selecting a maverick politician known for his outspoken views who is likely to be the race’s front-runner. Lee Jae-myung’s nomination …

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