South Korea’s Presidential Election: Deep Political Polarization Poses Governance Challenge
South Korea’s Presidential Election: Deep Political Polarization Poses Governance Challenge South Korea’s upcoming presidential election reveals a deeply fractured nation. Following the controversial arrest and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol on insurrection charges, the country remains sharply divided, exceeding the polarization seen during the 2016 Park Geun-hye impeachment. Unlike 2016’s largely unified public response (80% supporting impeachment), current support is around 60%, with more radical demonstrations, including instances of violence against court buildings. Political scientist Yoo Sung Jin highlights…