South Korea's Parliamentary Elections 2024

SOURCE npr.org
South Korea's liberal opposition Democratic Party won a landslide victory in the country's parliamentary elections, putting President Yoon Suk Yeol in a challenging position for the remainder of his term. The ruling conservative People Power Party faced a significant defeat, leading to potential obstacles for President Yoon's agenda.

Key Points

  • Democratic Party's landslide victory
  • President Yoon's approval ratings below 40%
  • Impact on key policies like medical reform and foreign relations

Pros

  • High voter turnout of 67%, the highest in 32 years for a parliamentary election
  • Democratic Party won a majority of 175 seats out of 300, consolidating control

Cons

  • Ruling People Power Party faced a significant defeat with only 108 seats
  • Public sentiment towards President Yoon soured due to economic challenges and scandals