South Korea parliamentary elections: A crucial test for President Yoon? | DW News

South Koreans are going to the polls in a parliamentary election seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol. A polarizing campaign has focused largely on resentment and personality. A failure by Yoon's governing People Power Party to restore a majority in parliament could see him become a lame duck for the rest of a term that lasts until 2027.

Pre-election surveys show that the liberal opposition parties are likely to hold onto a strong position in South Korea's single-chamber, 300-member National Assembly.

The 60-year-old Lee is also under investigation over a string of allegations, including alleged bribery linked to illicit transfers to North Korea. Lee, whose party favors a less hawkish stance on North Korea and who has made several pro-China remarks, denies all charges.

Lee's DP has also seized on a gaffe by Yoon last month as he talked about the "reasonable" cost of green onions. The staple in Korean cooking has recently soared in price, and the comment led to criticism that the president was out of touch.

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