South Korea is witnessing an escalation in political tensions as the opposition party rallies against the government’s recent policies. On December 7, 2024, a significant protest organized by the main opposition party, the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), took place outside the National Assembly. Thousands of supporters gathered, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, amid accusations of incompetence in handling economic issues. DPK leader Lee Jae-myung stated, “The government has failed to address the pressing issues our citizens face daily. We will not back down until meaningful changes are made.” In response, the ruling People Power Party (PPP) called the protests a ‘political farce’ aimed at undermining the government’s stability. Ranking member Kim Gi-hyeon emphasized, “These demonstrations only serve to disrupt our efforts to improve the nation’s economic standings.” The ongoing protests come in the wake of critical legislative debates concerning economic reform bills, which the DPK has vowed to block unless their demands for increased social welfare measures are met. Analysts believe this standoff could lead to further unrest and complicate South Korea’s economic recovery efforts.
Political Tensions Rise in South Korea Amid Ongoing Protests and Legislative Debates
