South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung has won a snap presidential election, capping months of political turmoil triggered by the stunning but brief imposition of martial law by his ousted conservative predecessor Yoon Suk Yeol.
Even before Lee’s win was formally declared, his main conservative rival, Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party (PPP), conceded early on Wednesday, telling journalists he “humbly accepts the people’s choice” and congratulates Lee for winning the election.
