Does Korea need midterm elections?
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections delivered a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, flipping Senate seats even in Republican strongholds such as Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. The night also brought historic firsts such as the first Muslim and the first openly gay man elected to the U.S. Senate. Voters were passing judgment on Trump’s…
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections saw Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress, with several notable firsts. Voters were expressing dissatisfaction with President Trump's policies, particularly the high cost of living, the Iran war, aggressive immigration enforcement, and his decision to enter the conflict. While no single issue can be attributed to the results, the elections allowed Americans to voice their discontent and potentially change Congressional control.
Reflecting on the U.S. election, a reporter from New York pondered how Korea responded to its own presidential leader recently. In December 2024, President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, prompting citizens to flood the National Assembly. Lawmakers then took swift action to address the situation.
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