South Korea's Political Strife: Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Takes Charge

Sat May 10 2025 11:59:20 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
South Korea's Political Strife: Opposition Leader Lee Jae-myung Takes Charge

In a gripping turn of events, South Korea's political landscape is heating up as President Yoon Suk Yeol faces mounting pressure from opposition leader Lee Jae-myung.


As the political situation intensifies in South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of martial law last week sparked outrage and led to swift actions by his political rival, Lee Jae-myung. While Lee urged citizens to rally at the National Assembly and defend democracy, the president's decree was quickly halted, showcasing the shifting power dynamics in the country.

Lee's momentum is growing amid widespread dissatisfaction with Yoon's administration. His party, the Democratic Party, holds a majority in the Assembly and has vowed to pursue impeachment efforts every Saturday until Yoon is ousted. “We are determined to see this through by Christmas,” Lee stated confidently from his Assembly office, signaling a call for unified resistance against the administration.

The political turmoil has left many South Koreans divided, yet Lee remains steadfast in his fight for democratic values, promising steadfast action against the current president.

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