Ahead of South Korea's legislative elections on April 10, the No. 8146 bus route in Seoul has become a symbol of the struggles faced by the working class. Cleaners and security guards commuting to Gangnam express skepticism towards politicians' promises, highlighting concerns about the cost of living. President Yoon Suk Yeol's ruling party aims to secure a majority in the upcoming elections, with 300 seats in the National Assembly up for grabs.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol cast his ballot as two days of early voting for next week's parliamentary elections kicked off, in which his ruling party seeks to retake a majority in the opposition-controlled assembly https://t.co/nCSj6KTYBk
In South Korea, the No. 8146 bus carries cleaners and security guards from a working-class area to the glitzy Gangnam district. Many of them say politicians' lofty promises are not striking a chord as the country heads into pivotal elections next week. https://t.co/dwSCXtVv5s
South Korea's elections are less than a week away, & as @darciedraudt writes, there is much at stake. With 300 seats up for grabs in the National Assembly, parties' ability to capture support will be put to the test. Read more about what to anticipate: https://t.co/uK2SEbAFMd
South Korea holds elections on April 10 for its parliament that will determine President Yoon Suk Yeol's ability to carry out his policy agenda. Here's what to know https://t.co/Cw4AAqUv2J via @bpolitics
South Korea holds elections on April 10 for its parliament that will determine President Yoon Suk Yeol's ability to carry out his policy agenda. Here's what to know https://t.co/JE3xOEjyZK
Ahead of South Korea's legislative elections on April 10, passengers on the No. 8146 bus from a working-class area of northern Seoul to the glitzy Gangnam district spoke of a desire for measures to bring down the cost of living. https://t.co/OBqpDklogv
The struggles of South Korea’s working class have taken center stage ahead of next week's legislative elections. "I'm not sure what the government can do," says one cleaner who rides a predawn bus to work in the glitzy Gangnam district. https://t.co/NQhWXIDyHZ https://t.co/x0buMhWTqx
One early morning bus route in South Korea gives us a glimpse into the lives of the working class, providing a journey through inequality in Seoul. https://t.co/MdcTGYdrQG https://t.co/yk8IHPweKM
The No. 8146 bus carries dozens of cleaners and security guards from a working-class area of northern Seoul to the glitzy Gangnam district. Politicians' pledges are not striking a chord with many of these workers ahead of pivotal elections next week. https://t.co/kovxpWqI0g
The No. 8146 bus departs at 345am from a working class area of northern Seoul. It takes cleaners and security guards to jobs in glitzy Gangnam. Few of the commuters are swayed by politicians’ promises ahead of next week’s election. @BorowiecSteven https://t.co/41Psj9sxmf
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