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South Korea’s opposition leader Lee wins election as voters punish conservatives after martial law chaos
Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was sworn in as South Korea’s next president on Wednesday following a dramatic snap election ...
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South Koreans vote for democracy
While his victory in the presidential election is an immediate win for South Korean democracy, Lee Jae-myung must now ...
A look at the key events that triggered South Korea’s snap presidential election
South Korean voters are choosing who will succeed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was removed from office over his ...
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 ...
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South Korea's liberal-led legislature passes bills calling for special probes into Yoon and wife
South Korea’s liberal-led legislature on Thursday passed bills to launch special investigations into former President Yoon ...
He survived an assassination attempt. Now South Korea’s new president must heal divisions and tread cautiously with Trump
At age 14 he was an impoverished factory worker. On Wednesday, he became the leader of one of Asia’s most powerful economies, ...