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Political parties South Korea, in 36 editions.
The entry for South Korea published Political parties in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 34 editions. Each is shown as published. Political parties in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 34
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Political parties and leaders” (1990 to 2023), “Communists” (1990 to 1991), “Other political or pressure groups” (1990 to 1996), “Political pressure groups and leaders” (1997 to 2017) and “Political parties” (2024 to 2025).
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2021 edition
Changed since 2020Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- major party is government's Democratic Justice Party (DJP), Roh Tae Woo, president, and Park Tae Chun, chairman;
- opposition parties are Peace and Democracy Party (PPD), Kim Dae Jung;
- Korea Reunification Democratic Party (RPD), Kim Young Sam;
- New Democratic Republican Party (NDRP), Kim Jong Pil;
- several smaller parties
Published as “Communists”
Communist party activity banned by government
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- large, potentially volatile student population concentrated in Seoul;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
major party is government's Democratic Justice Party (DJP), Roh Tae Woo, president, and Park Tae Chun, chairman; opposition parties are Peace and Democracy Party (PPD), Kim Dae Jung; Korea Reunification Democratic Party (RPD), Kim Young Sam; New Democratic Republican Party (NDRP), Kim Jong Pil; several smaller parties
Communist party activity banned by government
Korean National Council of Churches; large, potentially volatile student population concentrated in Seoul; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean Industries; Korean Traders Association
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Communists”
Communist party activity banned by government
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Council of College Student Representatives;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
Rewritten: too little of the 1990 text remains to mark the changes.
Communist party activity banned by government
Korean National Council of Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Council of College Student Representatives; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean Industries; Korean Traders Association
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- ruling party:
- Democratic Liberal Party (DLP), ROH Tae Woo, president, KIM Young Sam, chairman;
- KIM Chong Pil and PAK Tae Chun, co-chairmen;
- note - the DLP resulted from a merger of the Democratic Justice Party (DJP), Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic Republican Party (NDRP) on 9 February 1990
- opposition:
- Democratic Party (DP), result of a merger of the New Democratic Party and the Democratic Party formalized 16 September 1991;
- KIM Dae Jung, executive chairman;
- LEE Ki Taek, executive chairman;
- several smaller parties
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Council of College Student Representatives;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
ruling party:
Democratic Liberal Party (DLP), ROH Tae Woo, president, KIM Young Sam,
chairman; KIM Chong Pil and PAK Tae Chun, co-chairmen; note - the DLP
resulted from a merger of the Democratic Justice Party (DJP), Reunification
Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic Republican Party (NDRP) on 9
February 1990
opposition:
Democratic Party (DP), result of a merger of the New Democratic Party and
the Democratic Party formalized 16 September 1991; KIM Dae Jung, executive
chairman; LEE Ki Taek, executive chairman; several smaller parties
Korean National Council of Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
National Council of College Student Representatives; National Federation of
Farmers' Associations; National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of
Korean Trade Unions; Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean
Industries; Korean Traders Association
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- majority party:
- Democratic Liberal Party (DLP),
- KIM Young Sam,
- president
- opposition:
- Democratic Party (DP), LEE Ki Taek, executive chairman;
- United People's Party (UPP), CHUNG Ju Yung, chairman;
- several smaller parties
note: the DLP resulted from a merger of the Democratic Justice Party (DJP), Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic Republican Party (NDRP) on 9 February 1990
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
ruling majority party:
Democratic Liberal Party (DLP), ROH Tae Woo, president, KIM Young Sam, president
opposition:
Democratic Party (DP), LEE Ki Taek, executive chairman; KIM Chong Pil and PAK Tae Chun, co-chairmen; note - United People's
Party (UPP), CHUNG Ju Yung, chairman; several smaller parties
note:
the DLPReunification
Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic Republican Party
(NDRP) on 9opposition:Korean National Council of Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
Democratic Party (DP), result of a merger of the New Democratic Party and
the Democratic Party formalized 16 September 1991; KIM Dae Jung, executive
chairman; LEE Ki Taek, executive chairman; several smaller parties
National Council Federation of College Student Representatives; Associations; National Federation of
Associations; National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of
Unions; Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean
Korean Traders Association
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
majority party:Korean National Council of Churches; National Democratic Alliance of
Democratic Liberal Party (DLP), KIM Young Sam, president
opposition:
Democratic Party (DP), LEE Ki Taek, executive chairman; United People's
Party (UPP), CHUNG Ju Yung, chairman; several smaller parties
note:
the DLP resulted from a merger of the Democratic Justice Party (DJP),
Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic Republican Party
(NDRP) on 9 February 1990Korea;
Korea; National Federation of Student Associations; National
Federation of Farmers'
Federation of Korean Trade
Federation of Korean Industries;
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- majority party:
- Democratic Liberal Party (DLP),
- KIM Yong-sam,
- president
- opposition:
- Democratic Party (DP), YI Ki-taek, executive chairman;
- United People's Party (UPP), KIM Tong-kil, chairman;
- several smaller parties
note: the DLP resulted from a merger of the Democratic Justice Party (DJP), Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic Republican Party (NDRP) on 9 February 1990
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
majority party: Democratic Liberal Party (DLP), KIM Yong-sam,
president
opposition: Democratic Party (DP), YI Ki-taek, executive chairman;
United People's Party (UPP), KIM Tong-kil, chairman; several smaller
parties
note: the DLP resulted from a merger of the Democratic Justice Party
(DJP), Reunification Democratic Party (RDP), and New Democratic
Republican Party (NDRP) on 9 February 1990
Korean National Council of
Churches; National Democratic Alliance of
of Student Associations; National
National Council of Labor Unions;
Korean Veterans' Association;
Traders Association
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- majority party:
- New Korea Party (NKP),
- KIM Yong-sam,
- president
- opposition:
- United Liberal Democratic Party (ULD), KIM Chong-p'il, president;
- Democratic Party (DP), KIM Won-ki, co-chairman and CHANG Ul-pyong, co-chairman;
- National Congress for New Politics (NCNP), KIM Tae-chung, president
Published as “Other political or pressure groups”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association
majority party: Democratic Liberal New Korea Party (DLP), (NKP), KIM Yong-sam,
opposition: Democratic Party (DP), YI Ki-taek, executive chairman;United People's Party (UPP), KIM Tong-kil, chairman; several smaller Liberal Democratic
parties
note: the DLP resulted from a merger of theJustice Party (ULD), KIM Chong-p'il,(DJP), Reunification president; Democratic Party (RDP), (DP), KIM Won-ki, co-chairman and CHANG
Ul-pyong, co-chairman; National Congress for New Democratic Politics (NCNP),Republican Party (NDRP) on 9 February 1990 KIM Tae-chung, president
Korean National Council of
Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation
of Student Associations; National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
Associations; National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of Korean
Trade Unions;
Industries; Korean
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- majority party :
- New Korea Party (NKP),
- KIM Yong-sam,
- president
- opposition:
- United Liberal Democratic Party (ULD), KIM Chong-pil, president;
- Democratic Party (DP), YI Ki-taek, chairman;
- National Congress for New Politics (NCNP), KIM Tae-chung, president
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
majority party: party : New Korea Party (NKP), KIM Yong-sam, president
opposition: United Liberal Democratic Party (ULD), KIM Chong-p'il, Chong-pil,
president; Democratic Party (DP), KIM Won-ki, co-chairman and CHANG YI Ki-taek, chairman; National
Ul-pyong, co-chairman;
Congress for New Politics (NCNP),
Korean National Council of
Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation
of Student Associations; National Federation of Farmers'
National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of Korean
Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean
Traders Association Association; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Grand National Party (GNP), CHO Sun, president;
- National Congress for New Politics (NCNP), Kim Dae-jung, president;
- United Liberal Democrats (ULD), PAK Tae-chun, president;
- New People's Party (NPP), YI In-che, president
note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 the following parties disbanded-New Korea Party (NKP) and Democratic Party (DP)
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
majority party : New Korea Party (NKP), KIM Yong-sam, president Grand National Party
opposition: United Liberal Democratic(ULD), KIM Chong-pil, (GNP), CHO Sun,
president; Democratic Party (DP), YI Ki-taek, chairman; NationalKIM Tae-chung, Kim Dae-jung,
president; United Liberal Democrats (ULD), PAK Tae-chun, president;
New People's Party (NPP), YI In-che, president
note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 the
following parties disbanded-New Korea Party (NKP) and Democratic Party
(DP)
Korean National Council of
Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation
of Student Associations; National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean Industries; Korean
Traders Association; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Grand National Party or GNP [CHO president]
note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 the following parties disbanded--New Korea Party or NKP and Democratic Party or DP; New People's Party or NPP merged with the NCNP in August 1998
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Student Associations;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Grand National Party (GNP), CHO Sun, or GNP [CHO
president; National Congress for New Politics (NCNP), Kim Dae-jung,
president; United Liberal Democrats (ULD), PAK Tae-chun, president;New People's Party (NPP), YI In-che, president president]
note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 the
following parties disbanded-New disbanded--New Korea Party (NKP) or NKP and Democratic
Party or DP; New People's Party or NPP merged with the NCNP in(DP) August 1998
Korean National Council of
Churches; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation
of Student Associations; National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
Associations; National Council of Labor Unions; Federation of Korean
Trade Unions;
Industries; Korean
Trade Unions
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Grand National Party or GNP [YI Hoe-chang, president];
- Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [KIM Dae-jung, president];
- United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman]
note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 the following parties disbanded - New Korea Party or NKP and Democratic Party or DP; on 20 January 2000, the National Congress for New Politics or NCNP was renamed the Millennium Democratic Party or MDP
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Grand National Party or GNP [CHO [YI Hoe-chang, president]; Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [KIM Dae-jung, president]; United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman]
president]
note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 thedisbanded--New disbanded - New Korea Party or NKP and DemocraticPeople's Party Politics or NPP merged with the NCNP in was renamed the Millennium Democratic Party or MDP
August 1998
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council ofStudent Associations; National Federation of Farmers'Council of Labor Unions; Federation of Korean Student Associations
Trade Unions; Korean Veterans' Association; Federation of Korean
Industries; Korean Traders Association; Korean Confederation of
Trade Unions
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Grand National Party or GNP [YI Hoe-chang, president];
- Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [KIM Dae-jung, president];
- United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman, KIM Chong-ho, acting president] note: on 20 January 2000, the National Congress for New Politics or NCNP was renamed the Millennium Democratic Party or MDP
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Grand National Party or GNP [YI Hoe-chang, president]; Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [KIM Dae-jung, president]; United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman]chairman, KIM Chong-ho, acting president] note: subsequent to the legislative election of April 1996 the following parties disbanded - New Korea Party or NKP and Democratic Party or DP; on 20 January 2000, the National Congress for New Politics or NCNP was renamed the Millennium Democratic Party or MDP
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic People's Party or DPP [CHO Sun, chairman];
- Grand National Party or GNP [YI Hoe-chang, president];
- Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [leader NA];
- United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman, KIM Chong-ho, acting president]
note: on 20 January 2000, the National Congress for New Politics or NCNP was renamed the Millennium Democratic Party or MDP
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic People's Party or DPP [CHO Sun, chairman]; Grand National Party or GNP [YI Hoe-chang, president]; Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [KIM Dae-jung, president]; [leader NA]; United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman, KIM Chong-ho, acting president]
note: on 20 January 2000, the National Congress for New Politics or NCNP was renamed the Millennium Democratic Party or MDP
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic People's Party or DPP [leader NA];
- Grand National Party or GNP [CH'OE Pyong-ryol, chairman];
- Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [CHO Sun-hyong, chairman];
- United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, president];
- Uri Party [KIM Kun-t'ae, chairman]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic People's Party or DPP [CHO Sun, chairman]; [leader NA]; Grand National Party or GNP [YI Hoe-chang, president]; [CH'OE Pyong-ryol, chairman]; Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [leader NA]; [CHO Sun-hyong, chairman]; United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, honorary chairman, KIM Chong-ho, acting president] president]; Uri Party
note: on 20 January 2000, the National Congress for New Politics or NCNP was renamed the Millennium Democraticor MDP [KIM Kun-t'ae, chairman]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KIM Hye-kyung, chairwoman];
- Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Geun-hye, chairwoman];
- Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [HAHN Hwa-kap, chairman];
- United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Hak-won, chairman];
- Uri Party [LIM Chae-jung, interim chairman]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic People's Labor Party or DPP [leader NA]; DLP [KIM Hye-kyung, chairwoman]; Grand National Party or GNP [CH'OE Pyong-ryol, chairman]; [PARK Geun-hye, chairwoman]; Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [CHO Sun-hyong, [HAHN Hwa-kap, chairman]; United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Chong-p'il, president]; Hak-won, chairman]; Uri Party [KIM Kun-t'ae, [LIM Chae-jung, interim chairman]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KIM Hye-kyung, chairwoman];
- Democratic Party or DP [HAHN Hwa-kap, chairman];
- Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Geun-hye, chairwoman];
- United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Hak-won, chairman];
- Uri Party [MOON Hee-sang, chairman]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KIM Hye-kyung, chairwoman]; Democratic Party or DP [HAHN Hwa-kap, chairman]; Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Geun-hye, chairwoman]; Millennium Democratic Party or MDP [HAHN Hwa-kap, chairman]; United Liberal Democrats or ULD [KIM Hak-won, chairman]; Uri Party [LIM Chae-jung, interim [MOON Hee-sang, chairman]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [MOON Seong-hyun];
- Democratic Party or DP [HAHN Hwa-kap];
- Grand National Party or GNP [KANG Jae-sup];
- People-Centered Party or PCP [SHIN Kook-hwan];
- Uri Party [KIM Geun-tae]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KIM Hye-kyung, chairwoman]; [MOON Seong-hyun]; Democratic Party or DP [HAHN Hwa-kap, chairman]; Hwa-kap]; Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Geun-hye, chairwoman]; United Liberal Democrats [KANG Jae-sup]; People-Centered Party or ULD [KIM Hak-won, chairman]; PCP [SHIN Kook-hwan]; Uri Party [MOON Hee-sang, chairman] [KIM Geun-tae]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [MOON Seong-hyun];
- Democratic Party or DP [PARK Sang-chun];
- Grand National Party or GNP [KANG Jae-sup];
- People-First Party or PFP [SHIN Kook-hwan and SIM Dae-pyung];
- Uri Party [Chung Sye-kyun]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic Labor Party or DLP [MOON Seong-hyun]; Democratic Party or DP [HAHN Hwa-kap]; [PARK Sang-chun]; Grand National Party or GNP [KANG Jae-sup]; People-Centered People-First Party or PCP PFP [SHIN Kook-hwan]; Kook-hwan and SIM Dae-pyung]; Uri Party [KIM Geun-tae] [Chung Sye-kyun]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Creative Korea Party or CKP [MOON Kook-hyun];
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [CHUN Young-se];
- Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Hee-tae];
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP [LEE Hoi-chang];
- Democratic Party or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP)
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic Labor Creative Korea Party or DLP CKP [MOON Seong-hyun]; Kook-hyun]; Democratic Labor Party or DP [PARK Sang-chun]; DLP [CHUN Young-se]; Grand National Party or GNP [KANG Jae-sup]; People-First [PARK Hee-tae]; Liberty Forward Party or PFP [SHIN Kook-hwan and SIM Dae-pyung]; Uri LFP [LEE Hoi-chang]; Democratic Party [Chung or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP)
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Party or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP);
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KANG Ki-kabi];
- Grand National Party or GNP [CHUNG Mong-joon];
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP [LEE Hoi-chang];
- Pro-Park Alliance or PPA [SUH Choung-won];
- Renewal Korea Party or RKP [MOON Kook-hyun]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Creative Korea Democratic Party or CKP [MOON Kook-hyun]; DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP); Democratic Labor Party or DLP [CHUN Young-se]; [KANG Ki-kabi]; Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Hee-tae]; [CHUNG Mong-joon]; Liberty Forward Party or LFP [LEE Hoi-chang]; Democratic Party Pro-Park Alliance or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic PPA [SUH Choung-won]; Renewal Korea Party or UDP) RKP [MOON Kook-hyun]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Party or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP);
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KANG Ki-kap];
- Grand National Party or GNP [AHN Sang-soo];
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP [LEE Hoi-chang];
- New Progressive Party or NPP [ROH Hoe-chan];
- Pro-Park Alliance or PPA [SUH Choung-won];
- Renewal Korea Party or RKP [SONG Yong-o]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic Party or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP); Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KANG Ki-kabi]; Ki-kap]; Grand National Party or GNP [CHUNG Mong-joon]; [AHN Sang-soo]; Liberty Forward Party or LFP [LEE Hoi-chang]; New Progressive Party or NPP [ROH Hoe-chan]; Pro-Park Alliance or PPA [SUH Choung-won]; Renewal Korea Party or RKP [MOON Kook-hyun] [SONG Yong-o]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Party or DP [SONG Hak-kyu] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP);
- Democratic Labor Party or DLP [LEE Jung-hee];
- Future Hope Alliance or FHA [ROH Cheoi-rae} (formerly Pro-Park Alliance); Grand National Party or GNP [PARK Geun-hye]; Liberty Forward Party or LFP [SHIM Dae-pyeong]; Renewal Korea Party or RKP [HAN Myeon-hee]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic Party or DP [CHUNG Sye-kyun] [SONG Hak-kyu] (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP); Democratic Labor Party or DLP [KANG Ki-kap]; [LEE Jung-hee]; Future Hope Alliance or FHA [ROH Cheoi-rae} (formerly Pro-Park Alliance); Grand National Party or GNP [AHN Sang-soo]; [PARK Geun-hye]; Liberty Forward Party or LFP [LEE Hoi-chang]; New Progressive Party or NPP [ROH Hoe-chan]; Pro-Park Alliance or PPA [SUH Choung-won]; [SHIM Dae-pyeong]; Renewal Korea Party or RKP [SONG Yong-o] [HAN Myeon-hee]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic United Party or DUP (formerly the Democratic Party or DP) [MOON Hee-sang];
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP (now part of the NFP);
- New Frontier Party or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) or NFP [HWANG Woo-yea];
- Progressive Justice Party or PJP [ROH Hoe-chan];
- United Progressive Party or UPP [KANG Byeong-gi]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Federation of Korean Industries;
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions;
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions;
- Korean National Council of Churches;
- Korean Traders Association;
- Korean Veterans' Association;
- National Council of Labor Unions;
- National Democratic Alliance of Korea;
- National Federation of Farmers' Associations;
- National Federation of Student Associations
Democratic United Party or DP [SONG Hak-kyu] DUP (formerly the United Democratic Party or UDP); Democratic Labor DP) [MOON Hee-sang]; Liberty Forward Party or DLP [LEE Jung-hee]; Future Hope Alliance LFP (now part of the NFP); New Frontier Party or FHA [ROH Cheoi-rae} Saenuri (formerly Pro-Park Alliance); Grand National Party Party) or GNP [PARK Geun-hye]; Liberty Forward NFP [HWANG Woo-yea]; Progressive Justice Party or LFP [SHIM Dae-pyeong]; Renewal Korea PJP [ROH Hoe-chan]; United Progressive Party or RKP [HAN Myeon-hee] UPP [KANG Byeong-gi]
Federation of Korean Industries; Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; National Federation of Student Associations
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Democratic Party or DP (formerly the Democratic United Party or DUP) [KIM Han-gil]
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP (now part of the NFP)
- New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [HWANG Woo-yea]
- Progressive Justice Party or PJP [ROH Hoe-chan and CHO Joon-ho]
- United Progressive Party or UPP [LEE Jung-hee]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
- Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
- Federation of Korean Industries
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
- Korean Veterans' Association
- Lawyers for a Democratic Society
- National Council of Churches
- People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Democratic United Party or DUP DP (formerly the Democratic United Party or DP) [MOON Hee-sang]; DUP) [KIM Han-gil]
Liberty Forward Party or LFP (now part of the NFP); NFP)
New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) or NFP [HWANG Woo-yea]; Woo-yea]
Progressive Justice Party or PJP [ROH Hoe-chan]; Hoe-chan and CHO Joon-ho]
United Progressive Party or UPP [KANG Byeong-gi] [LEE Jung-hee]
Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
Federation of Korean Industries; Industries
Federation of Korean Trade Unions; Unions
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions; Korean National Council of Churches; Korean Traders Association; Unions
Korean Veterans' Association; National Council of Labor Unions; National Association
Lawyers for a Democratic Alliance of Korea; National Federation of Farmers' Associations; Society
National Federation Council of Student Associations Churches
People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Justice Party [CHEON Ho-sun]
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP (merged with NFP in October 2012)
- New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [HWANG Woo-yea]
- New Politics Alliance for Diplomacy or NPAD [KIM Han-gil and AHN Cheol-soo] (merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [Kim Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
- Progressive Justice Party or PJP [ROH Hoe-chan and CHO Joon-ho]
- Unified Progressive Party or UPP [LEE Jung-hee]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
- Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
- Federation of Korean Industries
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
- Korean Veterans' Association
- Lawyers for a Democratic Society
- National Council of Churches
- People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Democratic Party or DP (formerly the Democratic United Justice Party or DUP) [KIM Han-gil] [CHEON Ho-sun]
Liberty Forward Party or LFP (now part of the NFP) (merged with NFP in October 2012)
New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [HWANG Woo-yea]
New Politics Alliance for Diplomacy or NPAD [KIM Han-gil and AHN Cheol-soo] (merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [Kim Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Progressive Justice Party or PJP [ROH Hoe-chan and CHO Joon-ho]United Unified Progressive Party or UPP [LEE Jung-hee]
Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
Federation of Korean Industries
Federation of Korean Trade Unions
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Korean Veterans' Association
Lawyers for a Democratic Society
National Council of Churches
People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
- Justice Party [CHEON Ho-sun]
- Liberty Forward Party or LFP (merged with NFP in October 2012)
- New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [KIM Moo-sung]
- New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD [MOON Jae-in] (merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
- Unified Progressive Party or UPP (disbanded in December 2014)
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
- Christian Council of Korea
- Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
- Federation of Korean Industries
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
- Korean Veterans' Association
- Lawyers for a Democratic Society
- National Council of Churches in Korea
- People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Justice Party [CHEON Ho-sun]
Liberty Forward Party or LFP (merged with NFP in October 2012)
New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [HWANG Woo-yea] [KIM Moo-sung]
New Politics Alliance for Diplomacy Democracy or NPAD [KIM Han-gil and AHN Cheol-soo] [MOON Jae-in] (merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [Kim [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)Progressive Justice Party or PJP [ROH Hoe-chan and CHO Joon-ho]Unified Progressive Party or UPP [LEE Jung-hee] (disbanded in December 2014)
Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
Christian Council of Korea
Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
Federation of Korean Industries
Federation of Korean Trade Unions
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Korean Veterans' Association
Lawyers for a Democratic Society
National Council of Churches in Korea
People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Justice Party [SIM Sang-jeong]
Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK [CHOO Mi-ae] (formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD) [KIM Jong-in] (NPAD was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [LEE Jung-hyun]
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo and CHUN Jung-bae]
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
- Christian Council of Korea
- Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
- Federation of Korean Industries
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
- Korean Veterans' Association
- Lawyers for a Democratic Society
- National Council of Churches in Korea
- People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Justice Party [CHEON Ho-sun] [SIM Sang-jeong]
Liberty Forward Party or LFP (merged with NFP in October 2012)New Frontier Minjoo Party (NFP) of Korea or Saenuri MPK [CHOO Mi-ae] (formerly Grand National Party) [KIM Moo-sung]New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD [MOON Jae-in] (merger NPAD) [KIM Jong-in] (NPAD was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)Unified Progressive New Frontier Party (NFP) or UPP (disbanded in December 2014) Saenuri (formerly Grand National Party) [LEE Jung-hyun]
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo and CHUN Jung-bae]
Catholic Priests' Association for Justice
Christian Council of Korea
Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
Federation of Korean Industries
Federation of Korean Trade Unions
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Korean Veterans' Association
Lawyers for a Democratic Society
National Council of Churches in Korea
People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Bareun Party or BP [YOO Seong-min] (split from the NFP)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [SIM Sang-jeong]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP [HONG Joon-pyo] (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri and before that the Grand National Party [HONG Joon-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Patriotic Party
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Saenuri Party [CHUNG Kwang-Taek) (split from Liberty Korea Party in April 2017)
Published as “Political pressure groups and leaders”
- Christian Council of Korea
- Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
- Federation of Korean Trade Unions
- Korea Women's Association United
- Korea Women's Hotline
- Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
- Korean Veterans' Association
- Lawyers for a Democratic Society
- National Council of Churches in Korea
- People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Justice Bareun Party [SIM Sang-jeong] or BP [YOO Seong-min] (split from the NFP)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK [CHOO Mi-ae] (formerly in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD) [KIM Jong-in] (NPAD NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [SIM Sang-jeong]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP [HONG Joon-pyo] (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri (formerly and before that the Grand National Party) [LEE Jung-hyun] Party [HONG Joon-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Patriotic Party
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo and CHUN Jung-bae] Cheol-soo]Catholic Priests' Association for Justice Saenuri Party [CHUNG Kwang-Taek) (split from Liberty Korea Party in April 2017)
Christian Council of Korea
Citizen's Coalition for Economic Justice
Federation of Korean Industries Trade Unions
Federation of Korean
Korea Women's Association United
Korea Women's Hotline
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions
Korean Veterans' Association
Lawyers for a Democratic Society
National Council of Churches in Korea
People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Bareun Future Party or BFP [PARK Joo-sun] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [LEE Jeong-mi]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri, previously the Grand National Party [HONG Jueen-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Korean Patriots' Party or KPP [CHO Won-jin]
Parliamentary Group for Peace and Justice [ROH Hoe-chan] (parliamentary group made up of PDP and JP)
Party for Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHO Bae-sook]
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Bareun Future Party or BP [YOO Seong-min] (split from the NFP) BFP [PARK Joo-sun] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [SIM Sang-jeong] [LEE Jeong-mi]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP [HONG Joon-pyo] (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri and before that Saenuri, previously the Grand National Party [HONG Joon-Pyo]) Jueen-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)Patriotic Party Korean Patriots' Party or
People'sPP [AHN Cheol-soo] KPP [CHO Won-jin]
Saenuri Party [CHUNG Kwang-Taek) (split from Liberty Korea Party in April 2017)
Christian Council of KoreaCitizen's Coalition Parliamentary Group for Economic Peace and Justice
Federation of Korean Trade Unions
Korea Women's Association United
Korea Women's Hotline
Korean ConfederationTrade Unions PDP and JP)
Korean Veterans' AssociationLawyers Party for a Democratic Society Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHO Bae-sook]
National Council of Churches in Korea
People's Solidarity for Participatory Democracy Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Bareun Future Party or BFP [PARK Joo-sun] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [LEE Jeong-mi]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri, previously the Grand National Party [HONG Jueen-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Our Republic Party [CHO Won-jin and HONG Moon-jong] (formerly Korean Patriots' Party or KPP)
Parliamentary Group for Peace and Justice [ROH Hoe-chan] (parliamentary group made up of PDP and JP)
Party for Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHO Bae-sook]
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Bareun Future Party or BFP [PARK Joo-sun] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [LEE Jeong-mi]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri, previously the Grand National Party [HONG Jueen-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Our Republic Party [CHO Won-jin and HONG Moon-jong] (formerly Korean Patriots' Party or KPP [CHO Won-jin] KPP)
Parliamentary Group for Peace and Justice [ROH Hoe-chan] (parliamentary group made up of PDP and JP)
Party for Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHO Bae-sook]
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Bareun Mirae Party or BMP [SOHN Hak-kyu] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)
Democratic Party or DP [LEE Hae-chan] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [SIM Sang-jung]
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Open Democratic Pary or ODP [LEE Keun-shik] (formed in early 2020)
Our Republic Party [CHO Won-jin and HONG Moon-jong] (formerly Korean Patriots' Party or KPP)
Party for Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHUNG Dong-young]
People Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo] (formed in February 2020)
Together Citizens' Party [WOO Hee-jong, ChOI Bae-geun] (formed in early 2020 in alliance with the Democratic Party)
United Future Party or UFP (formed in early 2020 by the merger of Liberty Korea Party, New Conservative Party, Onward for Future 4.0, and several other minor parties; it has a sister relationship with the Future Korea Party
Bareun Future Mirae Party or BFP [PARK Joo-sun] BMP [SOHN Hak-kyu] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)
Democratic Party or DP [CHOO Mi-ae] [LEE Hae-chan] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [LEE Jeong-mi] [SIM Sang-jung]
Liberty Korea Party or LKP (formerly the New Frontier Party (NFP) or Saenuri, previously the Grand National Party [HONG Jueen-Pyo])
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Open Democratic Pary or ODP [LEE Keun-shik] (formed in early 2020)
Our Republic Party [CHO Won-jin and HONG Moon-jong] (formerly Korean Patriots' Party or KPP)Parliamentary Group for Peace and Justice [ROH Hoe-chan] (parliamentary group made up of PDP and JP)Party for Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHO Bae-sook] [CHUNG Dong-young]People's People Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo] (formed in February 2020)
Together Citizens' Party [WOO Hee-jong, ChOI Bae-geun] (formed in early 2020 in alliance with the Democratic Party)
United Future Party or UFP (formed in early 2020 by the merger of Liberty Korea Party, New Conservative Party, Onward for Future 4.0, and several other minor parties; it has a sister relationship with the Future Korea Party
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Democratic Party or DP [SONG Young-gil] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [YEO Young-kug]
Open Democratic Party or ODP [CHOE Kang-wook] (formed in early 2020)
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo] (formed in February 2020)
Together Citizens' Party [WOO Hee-jong, ChOI Bae-geun] (formed in early 2020 in alliance with the Democratic Party)
Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun] (formed in February 2020)
Basic Income Party [SHIN Ji-hye] (formed in January 2020)
People Power Party or PPP [LEE Jun-seok] (renamed from United Future Party in September 2020, formerly Liberty Korea Party) (2021)
Bareun Mirae Party or BMP [SOHN Hak-kyu] (merger of Bareun Party and People's Party)Democratic Party or DP [LEE Hae-chan] [SONG Young-gil] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)
Justice Party or JP [SIM Sang-jung] [YEO Young-kug]
Minjung Party or MP (formed from the merger of the New People's Party (formerly the New People's Political Party or NPP) and the People's United Party or PUP)
Open Democratic Pary Party or ODP [LEE Keun-shik] [CHOE Kang-wook] (formed in early 2020)Our Republic Party [CHO Won-jin and HONG Moon-jong] (formerly Korean Patriots' Party or KPP) People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo] (formed in February 2020)
Party for Democracy and Peace or PDP [CHUNG Dong-young]
People
Together Citizens' Party [WOO Hee-jong, ChOI Bae-geun] (formed in early 2020 in alliance with the Democratic Party)
Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun] (formed in February 2020)
Basic Income Party [SHIN Ji-hye] (formed in January 2020)
People Power Party or PPP [LEE Jun-seok] (renamed from United Future Party or UFP (formed in early 2020 by the merger of September 2020, formerly Liberty Korea Party, New Conservative Party, Onward for Future 4.0, and several other minor parties; it has a sister relationship with the Future Korea Party Party) (2021)
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Basic Income Party [SHIN Ji-hye]
Democratic Party of Korea or DPK [LEE Jae-myung] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014; includes the former Open Democratic Party [CHOI Kong-wook], which merged with the DP in January 2022; also includes the Together Citizens' Party or Platform Party [WOO Hee-jong, CHOI Bae-geun], which merged with the DP in May 2022)
Justice Party or JP [YEO Young-kug]
People Power Party or PPP [LEE Jun-seok] (renamed from United Future Party in September 2020, formerly Liberty Korea Party)
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun]
note: the Democratic (Minjoo) Party is South Korea’s largest party and its main progressive party; the People Power Party (PPP) is a conservative grouping and is South Korea’s second-largest party; the PPP and its predecessor parties have controlled the National Assembly for all but nine of the 33 years since the 1987 Constitution went into effect
Basic Income Party [SHIN Ji-hye]
Democratic Party of Korea or DP [SONG Young-gil] DPK [LEE Jae-myung] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014)2014; includes the former Open Democratic Party
Justice Party or JP [YEO Young-kug]or ODP [CHOE Kang-wook] (formed in early 2020) [CHOI Kong-wook], which merged with the DP in
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo] (formedFebruary 2020)January 2022; also includes the Together Citizens' Party or Platform Party [WOO Hee-jong, ChOI Bae-geun] (formed in early 2020 in alliance CHOI Bae-geun], which merged with the Democratic Party) DP in
Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun] (formedFebruary 2020) May 2022)Basic Income Justice Party [SHIN Ji-hye] (formed in January 2020) or JP [YEO Young-kug]
People Power Party or PPP [LEE Jun-seok] (renamed from United Future Party in September 2020, formerly Liberty Korea Party) (2021)
People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]
Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun]
note: the Democratic (Minjoo) Party is South Korea’s largest party and its main progressive party; the People Power Party (PPP) is a conservative grouping and is South Korea’s second-largest party; the PPP and its predecessor parties have controlled the National Assembly for all but nine of the 33 years since the 1987 Constitution went into effect
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
Published as “Political parties and leaders”
Basic Income Party [SHIN Ji-hye]
- Democratic Party of Korea or DPK [LEE Jae-myung] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016);
- includes the former Open Democratic Party [CHOI Kong-wook], which merged with the DP in January 2022 and the Together Citizens' Party or Platform Party [WOO Hee-jong, CHOI Bae-geun], which merged with the DP in May 2022)
Hope of Korea [Yang Hyang-ja]
Justice Party or JP [LEE Jeong-mi]
People Power Party or PPP [YUN Jae-ok (acting)] (renamed from United Future Party in September 2020, formerly Liberty Korea Party)
Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun]
note: the DPK is South Korea’s largest party and its main progressive party; the People Power Party (PPP) is a conservative grouping and is South Korea’s second-largest party
Basic Income Party [SHIN Ji-hye]
Democratic Party of Korea or DPK [LEE Jae-myung] (renamed from Minjoo Party of Korea or MPK in October 2016; formerly New Politics Alliance for Democracy or NPAD, which was a merger of the Democratic Party or DP (formerly DUP) [KIM Han-gil] and the New Political Vision Party or NPVP [AHN Cheol-soo] in March 2014; 2016); includes the former Open Democratic Party [CHOI Kong-wook], which merged with the DP in January 2022; also includes 2022 and the Together Citizens' Party or Platform Party [WOO Hee-jong, CHOI Bae-geun], which merged with the DP in May 2022)
Hope of Korea [Yang Hyang-ja]
Justice Party or JP [YEO Young-kug] [LEE Jeong-mi]
People Power Party or PPP [LEE Jun-seok] [YUN Jae-ok (acting)] (renamed from United Future Party in September 2020, formerly Liberty Korea Party)People's Party or PP [AHN Cheol-soo]Transition Korea [CHO Jung-hun]
note: the Democratic (Minjoo) Party DPK is South Korea’s largest party and its main progressive party; the People Power Party (PPP) is a conservative grouping and is South Korea’s second-largest party; the PPP and its predecessor parties have controlled the National Assembly for all but nine of the 33 years since the 1987 Constitution went into effect party
The same text in 2024 and 2025.
Entry published as “Korea, South”.
- Basic Income Party
- Democratic Party of Korea or DPK
- New Future Party
- New Reform Party
- Open Democratic Party or ODP
- People Power Party or PPP
- Progressive Party or Jinbo Party
- Rebuilding Korea Party
- Social Democratic Party
note: the Democratic Alliance coalition consists of the DPK and the smaller Basic Income, Jinbo, Open Democratic, and Social Democratic parties, as well as two independents; for the 2024 election, the Basic Income Party, the ODP, and the Social Democratic Party formed the New Progressive Alliance
Rewritten: too little of the 2023 text remains to mark the changes.
Basic Income Party
Democratic Party of Korea or DPK
New Future Party
New Reform Party
Open Democratic Party or ODP
People Power Party or PPP
Progressive Party or Jinbo Party
Rebuilding Korea Party
Social Democratic Party
note: the Democratic Alliance coalition consists of the DPK and the smaller Basic Income, Jinbo, Open Democratic, and Social Democratic parties, as well as two independents; for the 2024 election, the Basic Income Party, the ODP, and the Social Democratic Party formed the New Progressive Alliance
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Central Intelligence Agency. “South Korea: Political parties.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/south-korea/political-parties.