Politics

ELECTION DPK poised to clinch landslide victory in general elections

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is poised to achieve a decisive victory in Wednesday's general elections, with the broader liberal opposition bloc expected to secure as many as 200 seats in the 300-member National Assembly. This projection deals a significant blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol.

ELECTION Han Dong-hoon’s future uncertain following PPP’s defeat

The future of Han Dong-hoon, interim leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP), came under question following the crushing defeat of his party in the general elections, Wednesday.

ELECTION Election outcome to weaken Yoon’s grip on state affairs

The exit poll results of Wednesday's general elections, indicating a landslide victory for the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), are anticipated to deal a critical blow to President Yoon Suk Yeol’s control over state affairs. This outcome dashes his hopes of securing parliamentary support to pursue key policies during the remainder of his presidency.

ELECTION Voter turnout hits 32-year high at 67%

The April 10 general elections saw the country's highest voter participation in 32 years, following a record high in early voting, as announced by the election watchdog on Wednesday.

ELECTION Disgraced ex-Minister Cho Kuk returns as political phenom

Disgraced former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, leader of the liberal minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party (RKP), is rising as a political phenom, as the exit polls of Wednesday's general elections showed that his party will claim a significant portion of proportional representation seats in the next National Assembly.

New minor party leader declares 'victory of people' as predicted to win 15 seats

Cho Kuk, the leader of the new Rebuilding Korea Party, declared a "victory of the people" Wednesday after exit polls for the parliamentary elections showed that his party was projected to win as many as 15 proportional seats.

PPP leader expresses disappointment after exit polls predict landslide victory for opposition

Ruling People Power Party (PPP) leader Han Dong-hoon expressed disappointment after exit polls predicted a crushing defeat for the party in Wednesday's general elections.

ELECTION Voters call on parties to embrace politics of harmony and coexistence

Voters participating in the general elections raised hopes for rival parties to stop slandering each other and, instead, collaborate to address the public's disillusionment with politicians and stabilize the livelihoods of the people.

ELECTION First lady quietly casts vote amid prolonged public absence

First lady Kim Keon Hee was found to have cast her ballot under the radar last week, as revealed by the presidential office.

Opposition forecast to win landslide victory: exit polls