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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.
Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea’s president, closing period of political tumult
Pre-election surveys suggest liberal Lee Jae-myung appears headed for an easy win, riding on deep public frustration over the ...
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 ...
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 ...
What Lee’s presidency could mean after months of turmoil in South Korea
Images from the election of South Korea's new president are as peaceful and orderly as you’d expect to see in any vibrant ...
Lee Jae-myung Hopes to Heal South Korea. That Won’t Be Easy
South Korea’s presidential election result was never really in doubt. The real question is which version of Lee Jae-myung ...
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 ...