Party meeting may augur policy progress in Seoul

Significance Their cooperation stands in contrast to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s provocative rhetoric, which has worsened partisanship in an already divided government, lowered his chances of realising his policy agenda and seen him resort to record use of veto powers. Impacts The protracted doctors’ strike lowers perceptions of Yoon’s abilities, in a political culture where compromise is seen as defeat. With Yoon’s five-year term nearly half over, time is running out for him to achieve any substantial legislative or policy successes. The National Pension Service and National Health Insurance Service will face eventual insolvency unless contributions are raised.