SEOUL -- A resounding electoral defeat for South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling People Power Party (PPP) sparked political upheaval on Thursday, with both the party's leader and Yoon's hand-picked prime minister tendering their resignations.
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South Korea ruling party, government reel after electoral drubbing
President Yoon vows to 'reform' handling of state affairs in wake of losses
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has vowed through to "humbly accept the public's will" after his party lost ground in legislative elections. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by AP and Reuters)
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