A look at South Korea's surreal, sizzling election-night TV graphics
SEOUL — On Tuesday evening, after South Korea's snap presidential election came to an end, a different kind of race unfolded on the country's leading private broadcaster, SBS. As the results rolled in, the candidates were depicted riding tiny toy horses, liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung grinning as he bounced to victory over his conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo.
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