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South Korea elections: Exit polls show opposition parties increase majority

Parliamentary polls seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about cost of living, corruption.

Al Jazeera

Yoon Faces Rebuke In Divisive South Korea Vote

South Koreans head to the polls Wednesday in parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk Yeol after a polarising campaign focused largely on resentment, personalities -- and onions.

International Business Times

South Korea holds parliamentary elections: All you need to know

About 44 million people are able to vote in closely fought election seen as a test of President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Al Jazeera

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Social Media Supercharges South Korea's 'Politics Of Hatred'

Online disinformation and hate speech are poisoning politics the world over, but in South Korea there have also been real-life acts of violence in a deeply polarised electorate before polls on Wednesday.

International Business Times

South Korea Set To Vote In Crucial Parliamentary Election

South Korea will vote Wednesday in key legislative elections that will determine control of the country's parliament -- and whether President Yoon Suk Yeol can advance his socially conservative agenda.

International Business Times

South Korea Kicks Off Campaigning Ahead Of April Election

Official campaigning for South Korea's upcoming general election kicked off Thursday, with President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party fighting to win back a parliamentary majority and thwart opposition attempts to derail his conservative agenda.

International Business Times

South Korean Lawmaker Attacked in Seoul Raises Political Concerns

A South Korean lawmaker was attacked with a rock-like object, raising concerns about the country's polarized politics. The attacker was arrested.

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Man accused of stabbing a South Korean politician wanted to stop him becoming president, police say

South Korean police say the man accused of stabbing South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung in the neck told investigators that he wanted to kill him to prevent him from becoming the country’s president

The Independent UK

Attack On S. Korean Opposition Leader Aimed To 'Keep Him From Presidency': Police

The recent stabbing of South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was meticulously planned by a well-prepared assailant who wanted to prevent the politician from becoming president, police said Wednesday.

International Business Times

Stabbed S. Korean Opposition Leader Calls For 'End To Warlike Politics'

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, who was stabbed in the neck by a man pretending to be a supporter, called for an "end to warlike politics" as he was discharged from hospital Wednesday.

International Business Times

South Korean opposition leader is recovering well from surgery after stabbing attack, doctor says

A South Korean hospital says the country's main opposition leader is recovering well from surgery after being stabbed in the neck earlier this week

The Independent UK

First Thing: Biden re-election campaign to put emphasis on fight for democracy

Biden-Harris camp announces campaign plan that aims to draw sharp contrast between US president and Donald Trump. Plus, how to get seriously fit from scratch – in 12 easy, enjoyable steps

The Guardian - UK

S. Korean Opposition Leader 'Could Have Been Killed' By Knife Attack: Party

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung narrowly escaped death when he was stabbed in the neck, a party lawmaker said Wednesday, as police were granted a warrant to search his assailant's property.

International Business Times

South Korea police raid home of suspect who stabbed opposition leader in neck

South Korean police have raided the home and office of a man who stabbed the country's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, in the neck in an attack that left him in intensive care, officials said.

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The Independent UK

South Korean police raid house of suspect who stabbed opposition leader Lee in the neck

South Korean police have raided the residence and office of a man who stabbed the country’s opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, in the neck this week

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Opposition party leader stabbed in South Korea, condition critical

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck, creating political tensions. Concern for his condition as he is rushed for medical treatment.

WEKU

South Korean opposition leader is stabbed by knife-wielding man

Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck, authorities said, during a visit to the city of Busan. No motive for the attack was immediately available.

International Business Times

South Korean Opposition Leader Stabbed In Neck

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday while talking to reporters in the port city of Busan.

France 24

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, expected to undergo surgery

South Korean opposition party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck on Tuesday by a man who pushed through a crowd pretending to be his supporter.

Al Jazeera

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, airlifted to hospital

Lee Jae-myung was attacked while speaking to reporters during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan.

The Independent UK

South Korean court denies arrest warrant for opposition leader Lee in corruption allegations

A South Korean judge has denied an arrest warrant for the country’s opposition leader on broad corruption allegations, saying there wasn’t a clear threat that he would destroy evidence

The Independent UK

South Korean opposition leader attends court hearing on arrest warrant for alleged corruption

South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung has appeared in front of a judge who will decide whether he will be arrested on broad corruption allegations

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