South Korea's Opposition Secures Decisive Win, President Yoon Faces Political Challenges

President Yoon Suk Yeol's conservative party suffers a major defeat in parliamentary elections, significantly impacting his ability to govern.

South Korea's liberal Democratic Party wins a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections, securing 187 out of 300 seats.
The election results mark a significant setback for President Yoon, pushing him into a 'lame duck' status with three years left in his term.
President Yoon and his People Power Party only secured 108 seats, diminishing their legislative influence.
Despite the domestic challenges, Yoon's foreign policy agenda remains largely unaffected as it does not require parliamentary approval.
Observers note a deeply polarized political landscape, with high voter turnout reflecting widespread dissatisfaction with the current government.