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South Korea has endured 6 months of political turmoil. What can we expect in Lee’s presidency?
Images from the election of South Korea's new president are as peaceful and orderly as you’d expect to see in any vibrant ...
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the ...
Live Updates: South Korea’s Opposition Leader Likely to Be Next President, Exit Poll Shows
The campaign of Lee Jae-myung, a center-left candidate, rode a wave of anger against Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted for ...
South Korea votes after a turbulent six months. Here’s what to know.
The election was called after President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his decision to declare martial law.
Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges
The United States on Tuesday announced it would skip doubling steel and aluminum tariffs for Britain, hours after the UK ...
South Korea flips left in presidential race; Lee secures victory after conservative opponent concedes
South Korean voters swung left in the presidential race Tuesday, and conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo conceded defeat to ...
Vote counting starts in South Korea’s snap presidential election to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor
Vote counting started in South Korea’s snap presidential election Tuesday to choose Yoon Suk Yeol’s successor, after the ...
South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations ...