South Korea’s parliamentary election results reveal a significant victory for liberal opposition parties, projecting the Democratic Party (DP) to secure over 170 seats out of 300, challenging President Yoon Suk Yeol’s conservative party. While falling short of a super majority, the DP’s success is interpreted as a referendum on Yoon’s governance amidst economic challenges and scandals. The President’s People Power Party (PPP) is projected to win just over 100 seats, signaling Yoon’s potential transition to a lame duck status. With record-high voter turnout, Yoon’s ability to enact legislation is jeopardized, prompting potential shifts in focus towards foreign policy.