South Korean President Yoon Seong-nyeol inaugurated his first conservative government in five years on May 5 last year. He is promoting policy changes from the reforms of the former administration of progressive President Moon Jae-in.
While emphasizing achievements in diplomacy, including improving relations with Japan, the approval rating has been sluggish. North Korea has intensified its criticism of the Yoon administration, which has its clear stance of further promoting cooperation with Japan and further development of nuclear and missile power plants.