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Young South Korean Women Lead Impeachment Advocacy

6/1/2025

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Young South Korean women, previously viewed as disengaged from politics, have emerged as powerful advocates in the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. As the June 3 presidential election nears, they voice urgent concerns about safety and fairness being sidelined, while a stark political divide grows, with young men gravitating towards right-wing parties.

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Story summary

Young South Korean women, previously viewed as disengaged from politics, have emerged as powerful advocates in the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. As the June 3 presidential election nears, they voice urgent concerns about safety and fairness being sidelined, while a stark political divide grows, with young men gravitating towards right-wing parties.