Yes that's a common reason why that region as a whole is blamed for bringing a decade of anti-American, pro-North Korean policies that ultimately backfired. It

Yes that's a common reason why that region as a whole is blamed for bringing a decade of anti-American, pro-North Korean policies that ultimately backfired. It has long been equated with violence and rebellion for left wing causes. You can see that since 2007 Seoul has basically shifted back to right wing administration and has not returned since.