Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon Suk Yeol is a South Korean politician and attorney who is the 13th and current president of South Korea since 2022. A member of the People Power Party, he previously served as the prosecutor general of South Korea from 2019 to 2021 under his presidential predecessor Moon Jae-In.
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Some of the key events about Yoon Suk Yeol

  • 1994
    Passed the bar exam on the first attempt
  • 2008
    Led the investigation into the "BBK stock price manipulation" scandal as a prosecutor
  • 2013
    Successfully prosecuted the National Intelligence Service's online comments manipulation case
  • 2019
    Served as Prosecutor General of South Korea
  • 2021
    Resigned from the position of Prosecutor General to enter politics
  • 2021
    Joined the conservative People Power Party
  • 2021
    Faced criticism for suggesting that poor people should be content with "poor quality food"
  • 2022
    Won the People Power Party's presidential primary
  • 2022
    Elected as the 20th President of South Korea
  • 2022
    Pledged to strengthen South Korea's alliance with the United States
  • 2022
    Sparked controversy by proposing to abolish the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family
  • 2022
    Criticized for appointing a justice minister who had been previously accused of stock manipulation
  • 2022
    Faced backlash for relocating the presidential office, which was seen as unnecessarily expensive
  • 2022
    Accused of nepotism for appointing relatives and close associates to government positions
  • 2022
    Criticized for his handling of the Itaewon Halloween crowd crush disaster
  • 2023
    Improved relations with Japan through a summit meeting with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
  • 2023
    Faced protests over his decision to compensate forced labor victims without Japanese involvement
  • 2023
    Criticized for suggesting longer working hours to address South Korea's low birth rate
  • 2023
    Faced backlash for comments perceived as downplaying Japan's wartime atrocities
  • 2023
    Criticized for proposing to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 12 years old

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Korean Unification Dreams Fade as North and South Diverge

Korean Unification Dreams Fade as North and South Diverge

Recent shifts in North Korean policy renounce unification, while South Korea maintains its goal. This divergence raises questions about the future of inter-Korean relations and the possibility of a two-state solution.

Society, Politics • September 18 2024, 03:09 PM  •  315 views
Eight Rescued from Capsized Fishing Vessel off South Korean Coast

Eight Rescued from Capsized Fishing Vessel off South Korean Coast

A 35-ton fishing boat capsized near Gunsan, South Korea, with all eight occupants rescued. President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered a full-scale operation, mobilizing coast guard and ministry resources.

Society, Politics • September 16 2024, 01:40 AM  •  3853 views
South Korean President's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Healthcare Crisis

South Korean President's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Healthcare Crisis

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating hits record low of 20% due to healthcare reforms and economic concerns. Opposition gains majority in recent elections, challenging Yoon's administration.

Society, Politics • September 13 2024, 06:10 AM  •  1420 views
Kishida's Final Seoul Visit Aims to Cement Japan-South Korea Ties

Kishida's Final Seoul Visit Aims to Cement Japan-South Korea Ties

Japanese PM Kishida visits Seoul to solidify improved relations with South Korea. The trip, amid leadership changes, focuses on enhancing cooperation and addressing historical issues.

Society, Politics • September 6 2024, 01:27 AM  •  1064 views
Kishida's Final Push: Strengthening Japan-South Korea Ties Before Departure

Kishida's Final Push: Strengthening Japan-South Korea Ties Before Departure

Japanese PM Kishida visits South Korea to solidify improved relations before leaving office. The trip highlights recent diplomatic progress and future challenges in bilateral ties amid regional security concerns.

Society, Politics • September 6 2024, 01:12 AM  •  1137 views
Japanese PM's Final Summit in South Korea to Strengthen Ties

Japanese PM's Final Summit in South Korea to Strengthen Ties

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit South Korea for last summit before stepping down. The meeting aims to enhance bilateral relations and address regional issues, including North Korean threats.

Economics, Politics • September 3 2024, 08:30 AM  •  957 views
Japanese PM Kishida to Meet South Korean President Yoon in Seoul

Japanese PM Kishida to Meet South Korean President Yoon in Seoul

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit Seoul for talks with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. The summit aims to strengthen bilateral ties and address regional security concerns.

Economics, Politics • September 3 2024, 07:25 AM  •  2312 views
South Korean President Skips Parliament Opening Amid Political Tensions

South Korean President Skips Parliament Opening Amid Political Tensions

President Yoon Suk Yeol boycotts formal opening of South Korea's parliament, breaking tradition. Move deepens political divide as opposition pushes for investigations into alleged wrongdoings.

Society, Politics • September 2 2024, 08:24 AM  •  546 views
South Korea's President Calls for Urgent Pension Reform Amid Aging Crisis

South Korea's President Calls for Urgent Pension Reform Amid Aging Crisis

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges reform of the national pension fund to address generational inequity and ensure income security for the aging population, amid concerns of fund depletion by 2055.

Economics, Politics • August 29 2024, 02:08 AM  •  1370 views
South Korea's Youth Prioritize Luxury Over Family Planning, Defying Government Efforts

South Korea's Youth Prioritize Luxury Over Family Planning, Defying Government Efforts

South Korea's birth rate continues to plummet as young adults prioritize luxury spending and experiences over family planning. Government subsidies and policies fail to reverse the trend, prompting the creation of a new ministry.

Society, Economics • August 27 2024, 12:23 PM  •  344 views
South Korea-US Military Drills Begin Amid North Korean Threats

South Korea-US Military Drills Begin Amid North Korean Threats

Annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises commence in South Korea, focusing on countering North Korean threats. The drills, ending August 29, aim to enhance readiness against various potential attacks.

Politics • August 19 2024, 03:50 AM  •  4313 views
US, Japan, and South Korea Reaffirm Alliance on Summit Anniversary

US, Japan, and South Korea Reaffirm Alliance on Summit Anniversary

Leaders of South Korea, Japan, and the US mark Camp David summit anniversary with joint statement. They pledge continued cooperation on regional challenges amid evolving geopolitical landscape.

Politics • August 18 2024, 12:32 AM  •  5005 views
Kim Jong Un Pledges Deeper Ties with Russia on Liberation Day

Kim Jong Un Pledges Deeper Ties with Russia on Liberation Day

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed cooperation with Russia in a message to President Putin on the anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese rule. The move comes amid accusations of North Korea supplying weapons to Russia.

Society, Politics • August 15 2024, 11:00 PM  •  437 views
Japanese Ministers Visit Controversial Shrine on WWII Anniversary

Japanese Ministers Visit Controversial Shrine on WWII Anniversary

Three Japanese cabinet members visited Yasukuni shrine on the 79th anniversary of World War II's end, sparking controversy. The shrine, honoring war dead including convicted criminals, remains a sensitive issue in East Asia.

Politics, Culture • August 15 2024, 04:29 AM  •  2899 views
South Korea Proposes Inter-Korean Working Group for Cooperation

South Korea Proposes Inter-Korean Working Group for Cooperation

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol offers to establish a consultative body with North Korea to ease tensions and resume cooperation. The proposal comes during his National Liberation Day speech.

Economics, Politics • August 15 2024, 02:08 AM  •  402 views
North Korean Trash Balloons Land Near South Korean Presidential Office

North Korean Trash Balloons Land Near South Korean Presidential Office

North Korean balloons carrying trash landed near South Korea's presidential complex in Yongsan. The incident is part of ongoing tensions, with no contamination risks reported.

Society, Politics • July 24 2024, 10:22 AM  •  3111 views