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South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here’s what to know
After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president Tuesday to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who ...
Digitally altered photo misleads on Trump’s response to South Korea presidential election
A doctored image of US President Donald Trump apparently holding up a message in support of impeached South Korean leader ...
South Korea presidential election as it happened: Lee Jae-myung defeats Kim Moon-soo
Both Lee and conservative Kim pledged change for a country deeply scarred by a shock martial law briefly imposed by former ...
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 ...
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 Takes an Election Left Turn
Voters punish the ruling party for its former leader’s coup attempt.
White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the ...
South Korea presidential election: Conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo concedes defeat
South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung was expected to win an early presidential election on Tuesday.