Yoon Suk Yeol
Yoon Suk Yeol is a South Korean politician and attorney who has served as the President of South Korea since May 2022. Before his presidency, he held various significant positions, including serving as the Attorney General of South Korea. He is known for his tough stance on North Korea and has been involved in various controversies regarding national security and domestic policies. In December 2024, he was in the news for announcing a martial law aimed at eliminating pro-North Korean forces, which raised concerns about freedom of the press and the safety of authors and media figures in South Korea.
Born on Dec 18, 1959 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 3 | 9.00 | 0.28% | +10% | 9,890,400 | 30,305 | $430,000 | 1,318$ |
| Japan | 3 | 5.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 126,476,461 | 382,910 | $5,000,000 | 15,138$ |
| Thailand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 69,799,978 | 92,450 | $505,000 | 669$ |
| Mexico | 1 | 5.00 | 0.15% | +0% | 128,932,753 | 193,302 | $1,200,000 | 1,799$ |
| France | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 61,347 | $2,700,000 | 2,538$ |
| Italy | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 55,015 | $2,000,000 | 1,820$ |
| Vietnam | 1 | 4.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 97,338,583 | 98,322 | $340,000 | 343$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 3.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 30,224 | $670,000 | 850$ |
| Totals | 12 | 581,990,287 | 943,875 | $12,845,000 | 24,475$ |
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Recent Mentions
Italy:
Yoon Suk-yeol was the first leader to suggest that South Korea could develop its own nuclear deterrent.
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Mexico:
Yoon Suk Yeol is the President of South Korea who was present at the G20 summit with Sheinbaum.
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Japan:
The South Korean president is coordinating a visit to Japan in mid-January.
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Taiwan:
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol is facing allegations related to military tensions with North Korea.
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Vietnam:
Yoon Suk-yeol is also on trial for allegedly masterminding a coup when he declared martial law.
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France:
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is accused of ordering military actions that could provoke North Korea.
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Japan:
Yoon Suk-yeol is mentioned in relation to the sentencing of a former prime minister for aiding in insurrection during his emergency martial law.
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Thailand:
Lee Jae-myung's approach to negotiations with North Korea is in stark contrast to that of his predecessor, Yoon Suk-yeol.
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Japan:
Yoon Suk-yeol commented on the Japan-South Korea relations.
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United Arab Emirates:
Yoon Suk-yeol, the President of South Korea, attended the business roundtable meeting in Abu Dhabi.
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