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CNA
16 hours ago
- Business
- CNA
Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung set to be South Korea's new president, exit polls show
Vote counting for South Korea's presidential election is underway, after months of political turmoil. The Democratic Party's Lee Jae-myung is projected to win by a landslide, with a joint exit poll by major broadcasters showing him with about 52% of the vote. Millions turned up in force to over 14,200 polling booths, with turnout rising past 77% and hitting a record high as of 7pm local time. Young voters are likely to be a decisive force in shaping South Korea's political future. Those in their 20s and 30s have formed a powerful bloc this election, energised by last December's martial law crisis. Lim Yun Suk and Grace Shin report.
CNA
5 days ago
- General
- CNA
South Korea election: Conservatives face uphill battle to take liberal-leaning Jeolla province
South Korea's southern Jeolla province has been a strong supporter of the liberal bloc for decades - especially after troops were sent in to quell protesters, in what is now known as the May 18 massacre. Since then, conservative presidential candidates have failed to win support in the region, and this is likely to be the case in next week's polls. CNA's Lim Yun Suk reports from its city of Gwangju.
CNA
6 days ago
- General
- CNA
How regionalism is shaping South Korea's presidential election
The first day of early voting in South Korea's presidential election saw a record turnout, with more than eight million ballots cast. The election comes after months of political turmoil, following a botched attempt by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law last year. While many voters are focused on candidates' profiles and policies, regionalism remains a powerful force, especially in the south, where political divides are sharpest. Lim Yun Suk heads to the area ahead of the June 3 vote to find out how regionalism is shaping South Korean politics.
CNA
27-05-2025
- General
- CNA
CNA Correspondent - What you need to know about South Korea's snap presidential election
CNA Correspondent After Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law decree and his ouster from the presidency, South Korea is looking to recover from the political turmoil. Citizens are set to vote for their next leader in less than a week. CNA's Lim Yun Suk sets the stage with Teresa Tang.
