ASIA: Suga and Moon face rising disapproval as case numbers surge
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and South Korean President Moon Jae-in are both struggling with eroding political support as their countries face their most significant increases in Covid-19 cases thus far. While in recent weeks Moon has recorded some of his lowest ap… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username […]
SOUTH KOREA: Democrats win historic victory in National Assembly elections
President Moon Jae-in’s Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) won a resounding victory in National Assembly elections on Wednesday, 15 April, with returns suggesting that the ruling party won 178 seats, the largest-ever majority won in the 300-seat legislature since democratization and… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTH KOREA: Moon administration outlines “new normal” in a Covid-19 world
● South Korea has contained its outbreak and is implementing extensive social distancing policies to prevent the emergence of new clusters. ● Moon Jae-in’s government has also rolled out new restrictions on international travel to prevent the import of new cases from overseas…. Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTH KOREA: Democrats hope Moon’s crisis leadership yields electoral victory
● On 15 April, South Koreans will vote in quadrennial elections for the National Assembly, the unicameral legislature. ● President Moon Jae-in’s deft leadership in response to the Covid-19 outbreak has boosted his Democratic Party of Korea (DPK)’s chances of retaining its plur… Become a member to read the rest of this article
SOUTH KOREA: Moon struggles despite nimble response to outbreak
Despite responding to the widening COVID-19 outbreak with an efficient and large-scale testing program and effective containment measures, South Korean President Moon Jae-in still faces public criticism for his handling of the outbreak. The political risks from the outbreak are p… Become a member to read the rest of this article