The leftwing firebrand who could be South Korea’s next leader

Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung seen as frontrunner in potential election

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After Impeachment, South Korea Is Left With No Elected Leader

The suspension of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s powers left a seasoned but unelected prime minister in charge of a country facing daunting challenges at home and abroad.
The New York Times - 2d
South Korea Unsure Who Is Running the Government

President Yoon Suk Yeol’s ill-fated bid to impose martial law has created a power vacuum in his governing camp, pushing the country deeper into what analysts call a constitutional crisis.
The New York Times - Dec. 8
Who is the South Korean leader who tried to impose martial law?

Decades of achievement led Yoon Suk Yeol to the pinnacle of political power in South Korea, but his legacy may boil down to a single, baffling decision to send out troops under martial law to ...
ABC News - Dec. 5
Who is Darren Millar, next Senedd Tory leader?

The Welsh Conservative chief whip is the only candidate set to take over from Andrew RT Davies.
BBC News - Dec. 5
South Korea ruling party leader calls to block impeachment motion

Yahoo News - Dec. 5
What next for South Korea after night of political drama and turmoil

South Koreans expressed anger and confusion on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law only to lift the order hours later.
NBC News - Dec. 4
Who Would Replace South Korea’s President Yoon?

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo would take over if President Yoon Suk Yeol steps down or is impeached.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Who Is Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea’s President?

A conservative, Mr. Yoon won the presidency in 2022 by a slim margin, promising a more confrontational stance against North Korea. He quickly became unpopular and divisive at home.
The New York Times - Dec. 4
Who is Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s Opposition Leader?

The opposition leader rallied lawmakers to vote down President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law decree.
The New York Times - Dec. 4

The leftwing firebrand who could be South Korea’s next leader

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