South Korea political landscape shifts amid parliamentary audits

South Korea's National Assembly is entering the latter half of its annual audit season, marked by intense partisan conflict and significant shifts in regional political support. In the capital and among voters in their 30s, the People Power Party has seen rising support, while the Democratic Party of Korea has declined.

Conversely, in the conservative stronghold of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk (TK) region, the People Power Party's support plummeted by 13.4 percentage points, with undecided voters surging to 21.1%. Analysts attribute this regional decline to internal party conflicts and political disputes.

The parliamentary audits are expected to focus on several high-stakes issues, including the TK New Airport project, administrative integration in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region, and the potential merger of Korea Gas Corporation and Korea National Oil Corporation. Additionally, intense debates are anticipated regarding judicial appointments and the audit of the Presidential Office.