Democratic Party

South Korea's National Election Commission said Saturday that 513 candidates were elected without a vote ahead of the June 3 local elections.

10. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Senator John Fetterman voiced concerns about the growing acceptance of socialism within the Democratic Party during a podcast appearance. He described the shift as a dangerous trend that could alarm many Americans. Fetterman also highlighted views from immigrants who have experienced socialist systems.

In a policy address at the National Assembly, Han Byung-do, floor leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, pledged to end former President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law crisis and advance sweeping judicial reforms. He highlighted restoring people's livelihoods as the utmost priority of the Lee Jae Myung administration.

26. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The body of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan, who died during a visit to Vietnam, arrived at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday. His five-day funeral will be held from Tuesday to Saturday at a funeral home in Seoul National University Hospital in a combined social and institutional format. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will head the funeral committee.

Following his surprise White House meeting with President Trump last fall, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City mayor on January 1, 2026. His win in the Democratic primary on a platform of free child care, free buses, and rent freezes has prompted national scrutiny. Democratic strategist Joel Payne assesses the implications for the party's future in an NPR interview.

16. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

The potential demise of Hong Kong's oldest pro-democracy party, the Democratic Party, marks the end of an era defined by a colonial pressure-group mentality in the quest for democratic reforms. The author argues that the movement's failure stems from deep-seated skepticism toward the central government and reliance on Western pressure rather than dialogue with Beijing.