South Korea is politically polarized. There is no doubt about that. A recent poll by Kookmin Research Group and Ace Research put President Yoon Suk Yeol s support at 36.7 percent overall, with 76.9 percent approval among supporters of the governing People Power Party (PPP) and a disapproval rating of 91.9 percent among supporters of the opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK). The political polarization has been criticized heavily in the press and by the public but little seems to change. So, as President Yoon wrapped up his recent state visit to the United States and summitry with U.S. President Joe Biden, there was much debate as to the visit s success.
The choices of presidential wives tend to attract a lot of public attention. The clothes and bags chosen by Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee are no exception. This time, a black hand.
President Yoon Suk-yeol voiced optimism over the future of the field of science in Korea, saying the country will see soon Korean Nobel laureates in science and Fields Medal winners.
Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) is struggling to resuscitate his political influence, as his presence in the party s chairmanship race remains at a disappointing level despite his reputation as a former presidential candidate who then merged his campaign with President Yoon Suk-yeol s.