Bharrat Jagdeo vs Yi Wan-yong

Jagdeo became President of Guyana in August 1999, succeeding Janet Jagan who resigned due to health reasons. He was the youngest head of state in the Americas at the time.

Jagdeo won the 2001 presidential election, securing a full five-year term. The election was marred by allegations of fraud and post-election violence.

Jagdeo was re-elected in 2006 with a reduced majority. His second term focused on economic diversification, infrastructure development, and attracting foreign investment.

During Jagdeo's tenure, ExxonMobil discovered significant offshore oil reserves in 2015. This discovery transformed Guyana's economic prospects, though it also raised concerns about governance and environmental impact.

After the PPP won the 2020 elections, Jagdeo became Vice President under President Irfaan Ali. He also retained his role as leader of the PPP, making him a key figure in the government.

Yi Wan-yong, as Minister of Education, was one of five Korean ministers who signed the Eulsa Treaty, which made Korea a protectorate of Japan. This treaty stripped Korea of its diplomatic sovereignty and was widely opposed by the Korean public and many officials.

As Prime Minister, Yi Wan-yong supported the Japanese demand to disband the Korean Imperial Army. This action left Korea defenseless against Japanese control and sparked the Righteous Army uprising, a guerrilla resistance movement.

Yi Wan-yong, as Prime Minister of Korea, signed the treaty that formally annexed Korea into the Japanese Empire. The treaty was signed under duress and without the consent of King Gojong, leading to Yi's condemnation as a traitor by many Koreans.