South Korea politics

Mason Richey

Inserted 2 weeks ago

“Given his likely lame duck status, the temptation for Yoon will be to focus on foreign policy where he will still have statutory power.”

Aljazeera

Professor at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul

11 Apr 2024 2 2

Andrew Yeo

Inserted 2 weeks ago

“He [Yoon Suk-yeol] is unpopular as a result of the lack of real progress on domestic political and economic issues. Prices and inflation remain high, housing is expensive and political polarisation remains high.”

Aljazeera

Professor of politics and director of Asian Studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

10 Apr 2024 6 3

Kim Kyung Hyun

Inserted 1 year ago

“It didn't matter which administration was in power, whether it was the left or whether it was the right. Yoon [Yoon Suk-yeol] went after corruption in the system. He has a track record of pursuing justice, no matter what the political cost may be. And in a society that is seen to be largely unfair, where there's deep divisions between the rich and the poor, and where many ordinary people feel as if equal opportunity is not guaranteed, there's hope that he will bring justice to South Korea.”

Aljazeera

Professor of East Asian Studies at the University of California Irvine in the United States

11 May 2022 4 3

Yoon Seok-youl

Inserted 2 years ago

“I will try to help shift the focus of our economy from government-led growth to private sector-led growth to help the free-market economy work better. The government is focused on establishing infrastructure so that companies - regardless of their size - will spearhead the creation of jobs and make investments, which will eventually help the nation grow.”

Koreatimes

South Korea President-elect

21 Mar 2022 5 3

Shin Yul

Inserted 2 years ago

“During the honeymoon period, the public leans toward the new President to make the country better. If the President seems his hands are tied because of the opposition party during this period, people will see the President as a victim, and the public's sentiment will become negative toward the opposition party. With the local elections taking place in just two months, this may discourage the DPK [Democratic Party of Korea] from stymieing all of Yoon's pledges [Yoon Suk-yeol].”

Koreatimes

Political science professor at Myongji University

11 Mar 2022 5 2

Yoon Seok-youl

Inserted 2 years ago

“I believe the DPK [Democratic Party of Korea] can also make progress if we can clearly judge the forces led by Lee Jae-myung and sort out these people who do not know what democracy or economy is.”

Koreatimes

Former Prosecutor General and 2022 South Korea Presidential candidate

07 Mar 2022 5 2

Lee Jae-myung

Inserted 2 years ago

“It is really bad politics that promotes hatred among the people by distorting the efforts to realize gender equality to make a frame of a battle between women and men. I see candidate Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks creating division between women and men seriously problematic.”

Koreatimes

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate

06 Mar 2022 1 2

Yoon Seok-youl

Inserted 2 years ago

“The government has deliberately made this situation where housing prices soared. They said they changed real estate policies 28 times, but it is a public deception which they did on purpose. Their belief was that when the people own homes, they tend to be conservative and will not vote for the liberal bloc.”

Koreatimes

Former Prosecutor General and 2022 South Korea Presidential candidate

06 Mar 2022 1 3

Yoon Seok-youl

Inserted 2 years ago

“I believe the people of Sangju and North Gyeongsang Province have called me, Yoon Suk-yeol, to carry out political reform and scatter the corrupt, incompetent and inhuman ruling bloc led by the DPK [Democratic Party of Korea]. The DPK have claimed that they stand together with the ordinary people, workers, farmers and the poor. But during the five-year reign of the DPK, polarization in the country has increasingly deepened, with the gaps in assets and incomes widening further. I believe there are many good politicians within the DPK... But the DPK leadership was too obsessed with old ideas from a few politicians who try to push ahead with their absurd ideas from within and outside the party, while persecuting other great politicians with good minds.”

Koreatimes

Former Prosecutor General and 2022 South Korea Presidential candidate

18 Feb 2022 5 4

Park Chang-hwan

Inserted 2 years ago

“The ruling liberal bloc led by President Moon Jae-in and the DPK have focused on keeping good relations and issued neutral messages when dealing with China-related controversies. But he said such diplomatic efforts of the ruling bloc have fueled anti-China sentiment among members of the public. For example, when controversies rose over China's alleged appropriation of the Korean traditional dress known as hanbok during last week's opening ceremony, the Korean government issued statements with a neutral tone. Culture Minister Hwang Hee belatedly issued a statement of protest but it was only after controversies grew bigger.”

Koreatimes

Political commentator and a professor at Jangan University

09 Feb 2022 5 4

Yoon Seok-youl

Inserted 2 years ago

“I would focus on bolstering a comprehensive and strategic alliance with the United States based on the shared values and principles of freedom, democracy, the market economy, constitutionalism and human rights. I will pursue open cooperation to expand common interests with related countries in the region by participating in working groups for vaccines, climate change and new technology under the Quad, a partnership between the U.S., Japan, Australia and India.”

Koreatimes

Former Prosecutor General and 2022 South Korea Presidential candidate

24 Jan 2022 7 5

Bae Jong-chan

Inserted 2 years ago

“Lee [Lee Jae-myung] has consistently called for a universal basic income. He is currently taking a rather soft position on the matter, saying he would not unilaterally push for the basic income policy without social consensus. But it is likely that he would put a stronger drive into introducing a basic income once elected. In contrast, Yoon [Yoon Suk-yeol] would shift the focus of economic policies to encouraging entrepreneurial growth over wealth distribution, introducing more business-friendly policies by easing regulations and offering tax incentives. If Yoon is elected, he would emphasize the principle that denuclearization should come first before inter-Korean cooperation, whereas Lee would continue the engagement policies pursued by the Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in governments. For other neighboring countries, Lee would try to strike a balance between China and the U.S. amid their growing rivalry, but it would be hard to expect that bilateral relations between South Korea and Japan could improve under Lee's leadership, as he is focused on the historical issues between the countries. For Yoon, it is obvious that he would be committed to strengthening the South Korea-U.S. alliance and improving relations with Japan, considering the figures selected as members of his election camp.”

Koreatimes

Opinion poll expert and head of Insight K

01 Jan 2022 5 8

Kim Hyung-A

Inserted 2 years ago

“All in all, neither Yoon [Yoon Seok-youl] nor Lee [Lee Jae-myung] has emerged in this race as a skilful politician who can resolve South Korea's many problems as president. The biggest obstacle to their success appears to be the voters', especially young voters', disillusionment with them and their parties. Indeed, despite countless scandals and failures, the two main political parties in the country hardly changed their approach to politics or developed inspiring new policies that can steer the nation through numerous internal and external difficulties.”

Aljazeera

Associate Professor of Korean Politics and History at the Australian National University

22 Dec 2021 5 3

Yoon Seok-youl

Inserted 2 years ago

“It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of a comprehensive South Korea-U.S. alliance covering security, health, administration, climate response and advanced technologies. I place importance on a rules-based international order and predictability in diplomacy between countries.”

Koreatimes

Former Prosecutor General and 2022 South Korea Presidential candidate

12 Nov 2021 8 3

Lee Jae-myung

Inserted 2 years ago

“Each candidate can pursue different policies, but the ultimate goal boils down to improving people's livelihoods. A democratic republic needs a servant who will work on behalf of the people, not a king. We need to hold an in-depth discussion to show the people who would be better as their representative.”

Koreatimes

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate

08 Nov 2021 3 3

Park Chang-hwan

Inserted 2 years ago

“Compared to Yoon [Yoon Seok-youl], who has failed to present his own political vision, Lee [Lee Jae-myung] has a relatively stable image as a veteran politician. However, controversy is rising over scandals surrounding him, and his support rate is waning because of these. Lee is now urged to appeal to the young group by presenting viable policy plans as to how to put his basic income policy as well as other plans he has promised, such as providing more housings, into action.”

Koreatimes

Political commentator and a professor at Jangan University

07 Nov 2021 2 3

Cha Jae-won

Inserted 2 years ago

“Many of those in their 60s and 70s support Yoon [Yoon Seok-youl] and many of those in their 40s and 50s support Lee [Lee Jae-myung], according to recent polls. Those in their 20s and 30s have turned their back on the current liberal ruling bloc, disappointed with its many corruption scandals. But Yoon has also failed to win their support, which was seen in the PPP [People Power Party] primary where Rep. Hong won more support from them. Yoon's leadership style as the former top prosecutor is outdated compared to other veteran candidates who have actively adapted to changing trends. Yoon has also failed to present his own political vision, which cannot be achieved in a short period of time. As he hurriedly rushed into the presidential election without any political experience, he will have to bring strong political figures or veteran politicians into his camp.”

Koreatimes

Professor of special affairs at the Catholic University of Pusan

07 Nov 2021 7 2

Lee Jae-myung

Inserted 2 years ago

“I have been doing my best so far, but will go further so the success of the Moon administration and its legacy will go down in history. I really wanted to apologize for being so harsh during the previous presidential election.”

Koreatimes

Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) presidential candidate

26 Oct 2021 2 3

Lee Jun-seok

Inserted 2 years ago

“There is no doubt that the government and the ruling party have the intention of creating a dichotomy over war or peace ahead of the presidential election. Just as the (first Moon-Kim) inter-Korean summit was ahead of the 2018 local elections, the government and the ruling party are approaching inter-Korean relations superficially by again drawing up a simple scheme.”

Koreatimes

South Korean politician and leader of the People Power Party

26 Sep 2021 2 6

Tae Yong-ho

Inserted 2 years ago

“So far this year, North Korea has begun carrying out its nuclear program as planned by restarting its nuclear facilities in Yongbyon and by test-firing ballistic missiles. With North Korea escalating its nuclear threat, an end-of-war declaration will only cause North Korea to misbelieve that it may see the withdrawal of the U.S. Forces Korea from the Korean Peninsula.”

Koreatimes

South Korean politician and defector from North Korea

22 Sep 2021 5 6

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“Given his likely lame duck status, the temptation for Yoon will be to focus on foreign policy where he will still have statutory power.”

“He [Yoon Suk-yeol] is unpopular as a result of the lack of real progress on domestic political and economic issues. Prices and inflation remain high, housing is expensive and political polarisation remains high.”

“I believe the DPK [Democratic Party of Korea] can also make progress if we can clearly judge the forces led by Lee Jae-myung and sort out these people who do not know what democracy or economy is.”

“It is really bad politics that promotes hatred among the people by distorting the efforts to realize gender equality to make a frame of a battle between women and men. I see candidate Yoon Suk-yeol's remarks creating division between women and men seriously problematic.”

“It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of a comprehensive South Korea-U.S. alliance covering security, health, administration, climate response and advanced technologies. I place importance on a rules-based international order and predictability in diplomacy between countries.”

“I have been doing my best so far, but will go further so the success of the Moon administration and its legacy will go down in history. I really wanted to apologize for being so harsh during the previous presidential election.”

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