South Korea's Yoon Presidency

Which of the following is part of Yoon Suk-yeol's foreign policy focus?

• Increasing military alliances with Russia
• Strengthening ties with the U.S.
• Isolation from international organizations
• Supporting North Korea’s economic growth

Which key reform was part of Yoon's presidency?

• Prosecutorial reform
• Labor market reform
• Free healthcare reform
• Universal education reform

How does Yoon Suk-yeol view South Korea's role in the Indo-Pacific region?

• Neutral
• Strong ally of the U.S.
• Independent from major powers
• Focusing on regional diplomacy

How did Yoon Suk-yeol address the issue of South Korea’s aging population?

• Support for retirement programs
• Policies to increase the birth rate and support the elderly
• Increase in working hours
• Proposals for immigration reform

Which country did Yoon visit for his first overseas trip as president?

• United States
• China
• Japan
• India

Which political party does Yoon Suk-yeol belong to?

• Democratic Party of Korea
• People Power Party
• Justice Party
• New Progressive Party

How did Yoon handle South Korea's internal corruption issues?

• Ignored corruption within the system
• Advocated for judicial reforms to fight corruption
• Focus on military corruption only
• Wants to reduce the power of prosecutors

What is one of the social issues Yoon focused on during his presidency?

• Increasing welfare spending
• Reforming the education system
• Taxation changes
• Reducing income inequality

What is the political stance of the People Power Party, which Yoon represents?

• Progressive
• Conservative
• Socialist

Who was Yoon Suk-yeol's predecessor as President of South Korea?

• Moon Jae-in
• Park Geun-hye
• Lee Myung-bak
• Roh Moo-hyun

What stance does Yoon take on the THAAD missile defense system?

• Opposes the deployment of THAAD
• Supports THAAD deployment
• Wants to remove it
• Plans to negotiate with China for its removal

What is the name of the South Korean presidential residence?

• Blue House
• Gyeongbokgung Palace
• National Assembly Hall
• Cheong Wa Dae

When did Yoon Suk-yeol assume office as President of South Korea?

• Moon Jae-in's term ended in 2022
• May 10, 2022
• January 1, 2021
• December 31, 2023

Which country does South Korea have ongoing historical tensions with during Yoon's presidency?

• Japan
• China
• North Korea
• United States

What was one of Yoon Suk-yeol’s key foreign policy achievements in his first year?

• Increased engagement with North Korea
• Strengthened South Korea's position in global trade
• Negotiated a nuclear deal with the U.S.
• Improved relations with Russia

What is Yoon Suk-yeol's position on economic integration in East Asia?

• Opposes integration
• Supports economic integration, especially with the U.S. and Japan
• Focuses on regional isolation
• Prefers a stronger focus on China

What was Yoon's approach to South Korea's tech sector?

• Increase government control
• Encourage private sector innovation
• Ban foreign tech investments
• Promote strict regulations

Who was Yoon Suk-yeol's running mate in the 2022 South Korean presidential election?

• Kim Ki-hyun
• Lee Nak-yon
• Choo Mi-ae
• Jung Ki-joon

What major international event did Yoon attend in 2022?

• G20 Summit
• COP26
• UN Climate Change Conference
• World Economic Forum

Which South Korean President did Yoon Suk-yeol succeed?

• Moon Jae-in
• Park Geun-hye
• Lee Myung-bak
• Kim Young-sam

How does Yoon view the relationship between South Korea and China?

• Cautious but strategic
• Very close economic ties
• Focus on technological cooperation
• Disengagement from China

What is Yoon's view on South Korea’s relationship with Russia?

• Opposes cooperation with Russia
• Stresses strategic diplomacy while focusing on security
• Prioritizes economic trade with Russia
• Aligns closely with Russia’s foreign policy

What is Yoon's stance on South Korea's participation in global organizations?

• Criticizes the role of global organizations
• Supports active participation
• Withdraws from key treaties
• Opposes international involvement

How did Yoon approach South Korea’s relations with ASEAN countries?

• Focused on military cooperation
• Strengthening economic and diplomatic ties
• Minimizing contact
• Withdrawal from economic partnerships

Which sector did Yoon prioritize for economic recovery?

• Banking
• Technology
• Agriculture
• Automotive

What kind of economic recovery plan did Yoon introduce for South Korea?

• A supply-side reform plan
• Universal basic income
• State-funded infrastructure projects
• Nationalization of industries

How did Yoon Suk-yeol handle South Korea's relations with North Korea?

• Increased military tensions
• Maintained a hardline stance
• Focused on economic cooperation
• Proposed reunification efforts

How does Yoon view technology and innovation?

• Rejects new technologies
• Seeks to lead South Korea in technological innovation
• Focuses on traditional industries
• Limits the growth of tech companies

How does Yoon Suk-yeol view the Free Trade Agreement with the United States?

• Opposes it
• Supports it
• Undecided
• Wants to renegotiate it

What was the primary goal of Yoon Suk-yeol's economic policies?

• Reducing South Korea's trade deficits
• Increasing tax rates
• Revitalizing the economy post-pandemic
• Reducing corporate taxes

Who is the President of South Korea as of 2024?

• Yoon Suk-yeol
• Moon Jae-in
• Park Geun-hye
• Kim Dae-jung

What was the focus of Yoon’s campaign on foreign policy?

• Strengthening alliances, particularly with the U.S.
• Withdrawing from international treaties
• Promoting total neutrality
• Focusing solely on North Korea

What did Yoon propose in terms of South Korea’s defense capabilities?

• Disarmament agreements with North Korea
• Increased reliance on international peacekeeping forces
• Strengthening South Korea's defense posture
• Reducing military expenditures

What issue did Yoon address concerning South Korean workers?

• Minimum wage cuts
• Job creation and labor rights
• Increasing work hours
• Immigration control

What is Yoon’s position on nuclear weapons in South Korea?

• Opposes nuclear weapons
• Supports South Korea’s defense and security strategy
• Wants to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty
• Encourages nuclear disarmament

How did Yoon address the issue of South Korea’s low birth rate?

• Tax breaks for families
• Economic incentives for childbearing
• Promotion of adoption programs
• Policies to bring in foreign workers

How does Yoon view the role of women in South Korea's economy?

• Focus on traditional gender roles
• Advocates for gender equality in the workforce
• Discourages female participation in high-paying jobs
• Opposes affirmative action policies

What kind of relationship does Yoon aim to cultivate with the United States?

• Strong alliance
• Tactical neutrality
• Distrustful but cooperative
• Economic independence

What economic policy did Yoon emphasize during his presidency?

• Green New Deal
• Market-friendly policies
• Universal basic income
• Socialist economic reforms

Which security initiative has Yoon supported in his presidency?

• Enhanced trilateral security with the U.S. and Japan
• North Korea nuclear disarmament
• Asian Peace Initiative
• Southeast Asia Defense Pact

How did Yoon Suk-yeol handle the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Public health reform
• Focused on economic recovery while managing the pandemic
• Promoting vaccines only
• Relied on international aid

What major issue did Yoon Suk-yeol focus on during his presidential campaign?

• Military draft reform
• Economic recovery
• Cultural diplomacy
• Nuclear disarmament

What is Yoon's stance on military conscription in South Korea?

• Abolish conscription
• Support for continued conscription for defense
• Shorten conscription periods
• Outsource military duties to private firms

What is Yoon Suk-yeol's approach to North Korea?

• Maintaining a tough stance
• Supporting nuclear disarmament
• Promoting open borders
• Seeking reunification

What was Yoon Suk-yeol's profession before becoming President?

• University Professor
• Prosecutor General
• Journalist
• Businessman

What did Yoon Suk-yeol emphasize regarding South Korea's economic future?

• Increased welfare spending
• Expansion of global trade
• Focus on technology de-regulation
• Nationalizing key industries

What stance does Yoon Suk-yeol take on global climate change?

• Opposes climate policies
• Supports green energy initiatives
• Prioritizes economic growth over climate
• Indifferent to climate change

What was one of Yoon's major domestic policies?

• Expanding free healthcare
• Judicial reforms
• Tax cuts for the wealthy
• Support for major industries