South Korea election

Gender politics: South Korea's presidential wedge issue

Conservative candidate Yoon woos angry young men while opponent remains vague

SOTARO SUZUKI, Nikkei Seoul bureau chief
March 8, 2022 11:30 JST

SEOUL -- Wednesday's presidential election in South Korea could hinge on the votes of idaenam, men in their 20s who feel gender politics favors their female peers.

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