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South Korea elects Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party as president in wake of former leader's impeachment
South Korea's voters cast their ballots in a snap presidential election sparked by the impeachment of Yoon Suk Yeol.
South Korea’s new ‘president for all’ inherits a deeply divided nation
While Lee Jae-myung’s supporters dream of justice and rebuilding, opponents fear unchecked power – despite his pledges of ...
Digitally altered photo misleads on Trump’s response to South Korea presidential election
A doctored image of US President Donald Trump apparently holding up a message in support of impeached South Korean leader ...
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 ...
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 Kim Concedes Defeat to Lee in Presidential Election
South Korea votes to elect president after political turmoil Voting closes at 8 p.m. Seoul; exit poll results soon after ...
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 ...
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 ...
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South Korea’s presidential election aims to restore democratic credentials
Banners featuring South Korea's Democratic Party's presidential election candidate, Lee Jae-myung, top, and People Power Party's presidential candidate, Kim Moon-soo, hang at a street in ...