South Korea's presidential election by numbers
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This election seems more crucial since the Korea has been teetering between temporary leaders for months while navigating Yoon’s impeachment trial and a multifaceted probe into the disastrous night of
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With 44.3 million eligible voters set to choose a new president, here's a look at some of the key events with led to South Korea's early elections.
South Koreas top presidential contenders made a final push across the country on Monday, ahead of Tuesdays high-stakes election triggered by the ouster of President Yoon Suk Yeol. Yoons shock imposition of martial law
Lee currently holds a sizable lead in opinion polling. A Gallup poll reportedly showed that 49% of respondents were in favor of Lee becoming president.
The next president will face daunting challenges to heal a polarized nation and bring stability after months of political turmoil.
When then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree plunged South Korea into chaos, it plummeted sales at Park Myung-Ja's diner in Jechon and became a turning point for many voters in the town.
Yet his remarks may not have removed concerns among the American brass that the leftist candidate for president will want to loosen the tight bond
Haeryun Kang is a journalist and filmmaker in Seoul. She is currently directing the feature documentary "Naro's Search for Space."
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