On GPS: Young women propel South Korea's liberals to victory
This week, South Korea elected liberal opposition leader Lee Jae-myung as its new president — six months after the country experienced a shock martial law decree. A key force behind this win? Young women. Fareed speaks with Korea expert Darcie Draudt-Véjares about gender's role in the election.
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