The Republic of Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol faced heavy criticism domestically after he was accused of holding a controversial summit without substance and coming away "empty-handed "from his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
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.
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A contentious pro-labor bill restricting damages suits against striking workers passed through the opposition-controlled parliamentary labor committee Tuesday, moving a step closer to its final passage amid protest from the ruling party and businesses