South Korea recently experienced a significant political shift following the victory of liberal opposition parties in the parliamentary election. The Democratic Party (DP) is expected to secure over 170 of the 300 seats in the new legislature, with additional seats likely from a splinter liberal party allied with the DP.
DP leader Lee Jae-myung expressed gratitude to the voters for their support, interpreting the election outcome as a verdict on the current administration's policies. The results were widely viewed as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose popularity has declined due to economic challenges and political controversies.
