South Korean opposition leader Lee opens presidential bid following Yoon’s ouster

Will the PPP’s Attempt at an Anti-Lee Jae-myung Coalition Work?

Would-be presidential candidates within the ruling People Power Party are looking to form a big tent to prevent the opposition leader from becoming president, but there’s reason for skepticism.

After months of crisis, South Korea elects a new president at the beginning of June. Current polls show that there is a clear favorite.

What lies ahead for South Korea after the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol?

South Korea’s constitutional court upheld the parliament’s decision to impeach the country’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on April 4. The court stated that, by declaring martial law in December, Yoon had taken actions that were beyond the powers granted by South Korea’s constitution. Yoon is also facing criminal charges for allegedly leading an insurrection with the martial law attempt. While the criminal trial is separate from the impeac…

Lee Jae-myung makes no mention of North Korea as he launches presidential bid

Opposition politician Lee Jae-myung, the favorite to win South Korea’s upcoming presidential election, launched his third campaign for the top office on Friday without making any mention of North Korea. The striking omission signals a shift from Lee’s previous bids that made inter-Korean peace diplomacy with Pyongyang a centerpiece of his political messaging, as he […]

After the impeachment of the Korean president, the People's Power Party is preparing to choose its new candidate for the elections on June 3. The mayor of the capital, Oh Se-hoon, could be the favorite in the primaries, which will be held on May 3. Oh relies on his administrative experience and a conservative agenda. Meanwhile, the opposition has made official the candidacy of Lee Jae-myung, currently leading the polls.

South Koreans’ Support for Liberal Lee Rises Ahead of Election

Support for South Korea’s presidential race frontrunner Lee Jae-myung has risen to a three-month high as he extends his lead over conservative candidates, in a sign the opposition Democratic Party could grab power in nationwide polls on June 3.