Public Opinion Poll
Ruling and opposition parties are preparing for the June 3 local elections, viewed as a gauge of public sentiment on political polarization following former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid. The elections include parliamentary by-elections in over 10 constituencies and mark the first major test for President Lee Jae Myung's administration since June last year. The Democratic Party aims to bolster its mandate, while the People Power Party focuses on economic issues to rebound.
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A government survey released on Friday shows that 68% of Japanese respondents view China's growing military power as the top security concern, surpassing North Korea's nuclear threats. Conducted amid heightened tensions following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, the poll also reveals record-high support for the Self-Defense Forces.