With the general election approaching to find a successor to the impeached Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea's political atmosphere is highly charged and polarized. Extensive protests have erupted, showing a nation divided between supporters and opponents of Yoon. As candidates from the People Power Party and the Democratic Party prepare for their nominations, the political tension remains high, particularly as concerns grow regarding the exacerbation of ideological divides since last year's declaration of martial law. Experts warn that this polarization could be unprecedented in South Korea's history, affecting the tone and outcome of the upcoming election.
"South Korea's political polarization is deep and can be traced to a combination of historical and institutional factors, such as decades of authoritarian rule, rapid democratization and economic changes."
"But currently, the level of polarization seems to be the worst ever. This is because the existing ideological divides are exacerbated dramatically since the declaration of martial law last December."
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