Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon Suk Yeol

politician South Korea

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 (66 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
389,354
Power
1,360$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 2 5.50 0.36% +10% 97,338,583 389,354 $340,000 1,360$
Totals 2 97,338,583 389,354 $340,000 1,360$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol apologized yesterday for his short-lived declaration of martial law in December 2024. 3

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: South Korean ex-president apologizes to nation

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Former president Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty of leading an insurrection and sentenced to life imprisonment. 3

The Guardian: Why is South Korea angry that Yoon Suk Yeol wasn’t sentenced to death? | South Korea

United States United States: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been sentenced to life in prison, after a court found him guilty of leading an insurrection during his short-lived imposition of martial law. 2

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Vietnam Vietnam: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has spoken out for the first time after being sentenced to life imprisonment. 5

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Cựu tổng thống Hàn Quốc lần đầu lên tiếng sau khi lĩnh án chung thân