South Korea election South Koreans vote for their next president: 5 things to know
Through the Lens: South Korea's new leader Lee Jae-myung
Lee Jae-myung of the main opposition Democratic Party won South Korea's presidential election on June 3. Here's a look back at the vote and its aftermath through photos and video.
Lee Jae-myung, from South Korea's Democratic Party, gestures during a campaign rally east of Seoul on May 30. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
A man sells lights bearing Lee Jae-myung's name at a campaign rally in the South Korean capital on June 2. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Lee Jae-myung takes a selfie with a supporter and a baby as he leaves a Seoul polling station on May 29 after casting his vote early. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)
A police officer stands guard on the roof of a building at a venue for one of Lee Jae-myung's campaign rallies in the city of Wonju on May 30. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
A member of a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team inspects the stage at a campaign rally for Lee Jae-myung in a Seoul park on May 28. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)
Lee Jae-myung bows during his final campaign rally in Seoul on June 2. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Lee Jae-myung poses for photos as he casts his vote early in Seoul on May 29. (Photo by Yonhap/Reuters)
Presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party displays a T-shirt emblazoned with words that can be translated as "honest father, clean president" during a campaign rally in Seoul on June 1. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Kim Moon-soo speaks during a rally in the nation's capital city on June 1. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Kim Moon-soo and others bow to supporters during a campaign rally in Seoul on June 1. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Supporters holding posters of Kim Moon-soo cheer during a Seoul rally on June 1. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Kim Moon-soo votes early at a polling station in Incheon on May 29. (Photo by Yonhap/Reuters)
Lee Jun-seok of the New Reform Party speaks at a campaign rally in the city of Anyang on May 31. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
A supporter takes selfies with Lee Jun-seok during the rally in Anyang. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Lee Jun-seok moves to shake hands with a supporter during an election campaign rally at a park in Seoul on May 28. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)
Lee Jun-seok casts his ballot during early voting at a polling station in the city of Hwaseong on May 29. (Photo by Yonhap/Reuters)
June 3 and 4
National Election Commission officials count ballots in Seoul on June 3. (Photo by Kim Soo-hyeon/Reuters)
Lawmakers from the Democratic Party react to the election results at the National Assembly in Seoul on June 3. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
People Power Party lawmakers take in the results at the National Assembly on June 3. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Supporters of Lee Jae-myung cheer outside the National Assembly on June 4. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Supporters of Kim Moon-soo react in Seoul on June 3. (Photo by Jean Chung)
Lee Jae-myung gestures during an address in front of supporters in Seoul in the early hours of June 4. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
People Power Party candidate Kim Moon-soo speaks about his defeat in the National Assembly in Seoul early on June 4. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
Lee Jae-myung and his wife bow as he greets his supporters in front of the National Assembly on June 4. (Photo by Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters)
Police officers stand guard in front of the National Assembly ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony on June 4. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Lee Jae-myung, center, leaves his house for his inauguration ceremony in Seoul on June 4. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
Lee Jae-myung takes his oath during the presidential inauguration ceremony in Seoul on June 4. (Photo by Anthony Wallace/Reuters)
South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung forms a heart shape with his arms as he greets supporters after his inauguration on June 4. (Photo by Lee Jin-man/Pool/Reuters)
Lee Jae-myung waves from his car as he leaves the National Assembly for the presidential office after his inauguration ceremony on June 4. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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