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South Korea presidential election as it happened: Lee Jae-myung defeats Kim Moon-soo
Both Lee and conservative Kim pledged change for a country deeply scarred by a shock martial law briefly imposed by former ...
South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here’s what to know
After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president Tuesday to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who ...
Where South Korea’s New President Stands on Trump and North Korea
Facing a complex set of thorny challenges at home and abroad, Lee Jae-myung says he will deal with them with “pragmatism.” ...
South Korea's presidential election by the numbers
South Koreans go to the polls on June 3 in the country's 21st presidential election, aiming to restore political stability ...
A look at the key events that triggered South Korea’s snap presidential election
South Korean voters are choosing who will succeed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office over his ...
South Korea’s Presidential Candidates Left Young Voters Disenchanted
Some of the same young people who demonstrated after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law said they were disappointed ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...
South Korea faces high-stakes election; fears over China, North Korea and US ties shape voter concerns
As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the ...
Korea JoongAng Daily on MSN2d
North Korea acknowledges South’s presidential election for first time
North Korea acknowledged South Korea’s 21st presidential election for the first time on Thursday, officially reporting the ...
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South Korea's liberal-led legislature passes bills calling for special probes into Yoon and wife
South Korea’s liberal-led legislature on Thursday passed bills to launch special investigations into former President Yoon ...