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South Koreans prepare to vote for new 300-member parliament, AP explains | AP News

South Koreans prepare to vote for new 300-member parliament, AP explains | AP News

South Koreans are preparing to vote for a new 300-member parliament this Wednesday. This year’s election is widely seen as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office two years ago for a single five-year term. Yoon is grappling with low approval rating and is also struggling with rising prices, the weeklong strikes by medical doctors and public criticism of his leadership style.

South Koreans are preparing to vote for a new 300-member parliament this Wednesday. This year’s election is widely seen as a referendum on conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol, who took office two years ago for a single five-year term. Yoon is grappling with low approval rating and is also struggling with rising prices, the weeklong strikes by medical doctors and public criticism of his leadership style.