KBS Exit Poll Predicts Landslide Victory for Democratic Party and Allies in 2024 South Korean Election

According to the exit poll results announced by KBS on April 10th, 2024, the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) and its satellite party, the Democratic United Party, are projected to secure a resounding victory in the 22nd general election for the National Assembly. The polls suggest that the DP and its ally are likely to win between 178 to 196 seats, potentially securing a majority in the 300-member legislature.

On the other hand, the ruling conservative People Power Party (PPP) and its affiliated People’s Future Party are expected to gain between 87 to 105 seats, trailing significantly behind the opposition bloc. The election outcome is widely seen as a crucial test for President Yoon Suk-yeol, who assumed office just two years ago.

The projected results indicate a significant shift in the political landscape, as the DP-led coalition appears poised to take control of the National Assembly after losing its majority in the 2022 presidential election. Political analysts suggest that this could lead to increased legislative gridlock and potential policy clashes between the executive and legislative branches.

While the exit polls provide an early indication of the voting trends, the official results will be announced in the coming days. However, the expected victory for the liberal opposition is likely to shape the political discourse and policy agenda in South Korea for the remaining term of President Yoon’s administration.