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New Future Democratic Party
The New Future Democratic Party () is a List of political parties in South Korea, South Korean political party formed by an anti-Lee Jae-myung faction from the Democratic Party (South Korea, 2015), Democratic Party led by former Prime Minister of South Korea, Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon. Originally founded as the New Future Party (), the party was renamed on 7 September 2024. History The party was founded on 4 February 2024 by former Democratic Party (South Korea, 2015), Democratic Party leader and Prime Minister of South Korea, Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, who had grown critical of then Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung. The initial leadership consisted of a co-leadership between Lee Nak-yon and Kim Jong-min (politician), Kim Jong-min. The party merged with Lee Jun-seok's newly founded Reform Party (South Korea), Reform Party on 9 February with new party being led by Lee Nak-yon and Lee Jun-seok. However, on 20 February, Lee Nak-yon and the New Future Party announced their wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reform Party (South Korea)
The Reform Party (RP; ) is a South Korean political party jointly led by Lee Jun-seok, the former leader of the People Power Party (PPP). While initially founded by Lee Jun-seok as a conservative party after his split from the PPP, it has subsequently merged with various parties and factions led by politicians formerly affiliated with the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) and Justice Party. History The founding congress of the Reform Party was held on 20 January 2024. At the founding congress, the intention was emphasized to create a "third force", which would include the Reform Party, to oppose the Democratic Party and the PPP. The new party expressed its readiness to create coalitions. The party is led by former People Power Party leader Lee Jun-seok and the conservative Kim Yong-nam is the party's policy committee chief. On 24 January 2024, Yang Hyang-ja's Hope of Korea merged into the Reform Party ahead of the April 10 parliamentary election. On February 9, it was announc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sul Hoon
Sul Hoon (; born 23 April 1953) is a South Korean activist and politician currently serving as a member of National Assembly in Wonmi District's 2nd constituency of Bucheon. He is also one of the Vice presidents in Democratic Party of Korea since August 2018. Biography Born at Masan (now Changwon), Sul Hoon studied history at Korea University. His father, Sul Cheol-soo, was an independence activist. While he was studying at university, he was arrested for two times after participating for anti-dictatorship protests. At this time, he met Kim Dae-jung, who then became the President of the country. Political career Sul Hoon started his political career in 1985, as a secretary of Kim Dae-jung. He firstly ran as the candidate of Peace Democratic Party in 1988 at Seongbuk District's 1st constituency, but defeated by independent candidate Lee Chul. He did not participate for the general election in 1992. During the general election in 1996, Sul Hoon was the candidate from N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Establishments In South Korea
4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is a square number, the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. Evolution of the Hindu-Arabic digit Brahmic numerals represented 1, 2, and 3 with as many lines. 4 was simplified by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga would add a horizontal line on top of the digit, and the Kshatrapa and Pallava evolved the digit to a point where the speed of writing was a secondary concern. The Arabs' 4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the digit less cursive, ending up with a digit very close to the original Brahmin cross. While the shape of the character for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maeil Business Newspaper
The Maeil Business Newspaper (), also simply known as Maekyung (derived from the pronunciation of the Korean name) or MK, is a comprehensive daily newspaper published in South Korea, first issued on March 24, 1966. The president of the publishing company is Chang Dae-whan. Initially, it started as a weekly economic newspaper and was published under the name "Maeil Economic Week". After that, in 1970, it was converted to the Daily Economic Newspaper and changed its name to "Maeil Business Newspaper". Description Maeil Business Newspaper operates several YouTube channels, including WallGa Wallbu (243,000 subscribers), GiAntTV (207,000 subscribers), Maeburi TV (236,000 subscribers), and World Knowledge Forum (94,800 subscribers). As of March 2024, it boasts approximately 800,000 subscribers across these platforms. Since its inception in October 2000, the World Knowledge Forum has hosted 5,832 global speakers and 62,821 participants from 82 countries. Notable attendees include ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Populism
Populism is a essentially contested concept, contested concept used to refer to a variety of political stances that emphasize the idea of the "common people" and often position this group in opposition to a perceived elite. It is frequently associated with anti-establishment and anti-political sentiment. The term developed in the late 19th century and has been applied to various politicians, parties, and movements since that time, often assuming a pejorative tone. Within political science and other social sciences, several different definitions of populism have been employed, with some scholars proposing that the term be rejected altogether. Etymology and terminology The term "populism" has long been subject to mistranslation and used to describe a broad and often contradictory array of movements and beliefs. Its usage has spanned continents and contexts, leading many scholars to characterize it as a vague or overstretched concept, widely invoked in political discourse, yet i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Market Fundamentalism
Market fundamentalism, also known as free-market fundamentalism, is a term applied to a strong belief in the ability of unregulated '' laissez-faire'' or free-market capitalist policies to solve most economic and social problems. It is often used as pejorative by critics of said beliefs.''market fundemmentalism'', UNESCWA/ref> Origins and use Palagummi Sainath believes Jeremy Seabrook, a journalist and campaigner, first used the term. The term was used by Jonathan Benthall in an '' Anthropology Today'' editorial in 1991 and by John Langmore and John Quiggin in their 1994 book ''Work for All''. According to economist John Quiggin, the standard features of economic fundamentalist rhetoric are dogmatic assertions combined with the claim that anyone who holds contrary views is not a real economist. Quiggin, John. ''Rationalism and Rationality in Economics'', 1999, On Line Opinion, www.onlineopinion.com.au However, Kozul-Wright states in his book ''The Resistible Rise of M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Centrist Reformism
Centrist reformism () is a South Korean political ideology. It is part of South Korea's centrist tradition. In international standards, centrist reformism can be seen as conservative liberalism and/or liberal conservatism. History The first party to put ''Jungdogaehyeok'' as its main ideology the Peace Democratic Party, a liberal party led by Kim Dae-jung in 1987. When the National Congress for New Politics was founded in 1995, it emphasized "moderate conservatives" () more than ''Jungdogaehyeok'' to gain more support from conservatives. However, since the social liberal Roh Moo-hyun government, the term has not been used frequently for some time. In 2016, People Party officially put forward ''Jungdogaehyeok'' as its main ideology.국민의당, 중도개혁 깃발로 창당…안철 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
People Power Party (South Korea)
The People Power Party (PPP; ) is a Conservatism in South Korea, conservative and Right-wing politics, right-wing List of political parties in South Korea, political party in South Korea. It is the second-largest party in the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly. The PPP, along with its historic rival, the Democratic Party (South Korea, 2015), Democratic Party, make up the two largest political parties in South Korea. The PPP was founded as the United Future Party (UFP; ) on 17 February 2020 through the merger of the Liberty Korea Party, New Conservative Party (South Korea), New Conservative Party, and Onward for Future 4.0, as well as several minor parties and political organizations. The party renamed to the People Power Party on 31 August 2020. History Background Due to the 2016 South Korean political scandal, political scandal in 2016, President Park Geun-hye was impeached, and several Member of parliament, MPs quit the then-ruling Liberty Korea Part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Moon-soo (politician)
Kim Moon-soo (; born August 27, 1951) is a South Korean politician and former labor activist who served as the Ministry of Employment and Labor, minister of employment and labor from 2024 to 2025. He is a member of the People Power Party (South Korea), People Power Party. Born in Yeongcheon, Kim graduated from Seoul National University in 1994, a degree he earned 25 years after first enrolling, having been expelled twice for participating in Student movements in Korea#1970–1980, student protests against the government. He was arrested and tortured by the Fourth Republic of Korea, dictatorial government in 1980, but his indictment was later suspended. In 1986, Kim was arrested on charges of leading the Incheon May 3 direct election constitutional amendment struggle as a member of the Seoul Confederation of Labor Movement, was tortured, and sentenced to 2 years and 6 months in prison. He served his sentence and was released in 1988 after receiving a special pardon. A former l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 South Korean Presidential Election
Presidential elections in South Korea, Early presidential elections were held in South Korea on 3 June 2025. Democratic Party (South Korea, 2015), Democratic Party nominee and former opposition leader Lee Jae-myung defeated the ruling People Power Party (South Korea), People Power Party nominee Kim Moon-soo (politician), Kim Moon-soo and Reform Party (South Korea), Reform Party nominee Lee Jun-seok. They were the ninth presidential elections since the 1987 democratization and the establishment of the History of South Korea#Sixth Republic (1988–present), Sixth Republic, the second to be held following an impeachment, and the first to take place in a year different from the original schedule. Originally scheduled for 3 March 2027, the election was brought forward to 3 June 2025, following the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol, impeachment and removal of Yoon Suk Yeol. An early election is required by the constitution of South Korea within 60 days of a presidential vacancy. The 2025 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sejong A
Sejong A () is a constituency of the National Assembly of South Korea. The constituency consists of the southern portion of Sejong City. As of 2024, 171,472 eligible voters were registered in the constituency. History Sejong A was created ahead of the 2020 South Korean legislative election from the former Sejong constituency as a result of an increase in the area's voter population. Sejong A is generally viewed as a Democratic Party stronghold as the area consistently voted for the candidates affiliated with the Democratic Party in previous elections. Boundaries The constituency consists of the more urban neighborhoods of Hansol-dong, Saerom-dong, Dodam-dong, Sodam-dong, Boram-dong, Daepyeong-dong, Dajeong-dong, and the townships of Bugang-myeon, Geumnam-myeon, and Janggun-myeon Janggun-myeon () is a township of Sejong City, South Korea South Korea, officially the Republic of Korea (ROK), is a country in East Asia. It constitutes the southern half of the Korea, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 South Korean Legislative Election
Legislative elections were held in South Korea on 10 April 2024. All 300 members of the National Assembly (South Korea), National Assembly were elected, 254 from first-past-the-post South Korean Legislature Constituencies, constituencies and 46 from party-list proportional representation, proportional party lists. The two largest parties, the liberal Democratic Party (South Korea, 2015), Democratic Party and the conservative People Power Party (South Korea), People Power Party, once again set up Bloc party#South Korea, satellite parties to take advantage of the electoral system. The election served as a "mid-term evaluation" for the administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol as it approached its third year. Additionally, there was significant interest in whether the ruling party could surpass the constraints of the ruling coalition, which did not secure a majority in the previous general election, and gain the necessary momentum to govern effectively during the remainder of its t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
