South Korea local elections deliver strong showing for ruling party, exit polls suggest Exit polls from June 3, 2026 show the ruling Democratic Party outperforming expectations in South Korea local …
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Komeito accelerates merger talks with Constitutional Democratic Party and Reform Union
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoKomeito says talks to accelerate centrist merger with Rikken, aims for decision during Diet session Komeito secretary-general Nishida announced accelerated talks for a centrist merger with the Constitutional Democratic Party …
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National Democratic Party leader Tamaki rejects LDP’s flag desecration bill as unconstitutional
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTamaki Rejects LDP Draft for National Flag Desecration Law, Calls It Unconstitutionally Vague On June 2, 2026, Democratic Party for the People leader Tamaki Yuichiro publicly criticized the LDP’s proposed …
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Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democratic congressional redistricting aiding Republicans
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoVirginia redistricting voided by state Supreme Court, boosting GOP ahead of midterms Virginia redistricting: state Supreme Court ruled May 8, 2026 that the Democratic-led redrawing of U.S. House districts was …
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Social Democratic Party reelects Mizuho Fukushima, appoints Lasalle Ishii amid dissent
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoSocial Democratic Party re-elects Mizuho Fukushima; Lasalle Ishii named secretary-general amid internal criticism Social Democratic Party leaders confirmed Mizuho Fukushima’s re-election and appointed Lasalle Ishii as secretary-general at a Tokyo …