Korean politics news

Here are some recent Korean politics news:

Current Issues:

  1. Presidential Election: The 2022 South Korean presidential election is scheduled to take place on March 9, 2022. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) are currently engaged in a fierce campaign.
  2. COVID-19 Response: The Korean government has been criticized for its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its slow response to the Omicron variant and its vaccination program.
  3. Economic Crisis: South Korea is facing an economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with high unemployment rates and a decline in exports.

Recent Developments:

  1. President Moon Jae-in's Approval Rating: President Moon Jae-in's approval rating has dropped to a record low of 34.6% due to his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
  2. Opposition Party's No-Confidence Vote: The main opposition PPP has filed a no-confidence vote against the government, citing its poor handling of the pandemic and economy.
  3. National Assembly's Impeachment Committee: The National Assembly's impeachment committee has launched an investigation into President Moon Jae-in's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis.
  4. North Korea's Nuclear Tests: North Korea has conducted several nuclear tests in recent months, which has raised concerns about the stability of the Korean Peninsula.
  5. US-Korea Relations: The relationship between the US and South Korea has been strained due to disagreements over trade and defense issues.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "South Korea's President Moon Jae-in Faces No-Confidence Vote Over COVID-19 Response" (The New York Times)
  2. "South Korea's Economy Contracts for First Time in 11 Years Amid COVID-19 Pandemic" (The Wall Street Journal)
  3. "North Korea Conducts Sixth Nuclear Test, Raising Tensions on Korean Peninsula" (The Guardian)
  4. "US and South Korea Agree to Delay Joint Military Drills Amid COVID-19 Pandemic" (Reuters)
  5. "South Korea's Opposition Party Files No-Confidence Vote Against Government" (Yonhap News Agency)

Sources:

  1. Yonhap News Agency
  2. The Korea Times
  3. The Korea Herald
  4. The Chosun Ilbo
  5. The New York Times
  6. The Wall Street Journal
  7. The Guardian
  8. Reuters