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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 ...
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, capping months of political turmoil
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Lee Jae-myung, who rose from childhood poverty to become South Korea’s leading liberal politician ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...