South Korea appears poised to elect a new liberal president following a turbulent six-month period in the nation’s politics. Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party has emerged as the frontrunner in Tuesday’s presidential election, according to exit polls released after voting concluded.
According to The Washington Post, the voting, which ended at 8 p.m. local time in Seoul, showed Lee maintaining a significant lead over conservative candidate Kim Moon-soo. The election results mark a crucial moment in South Korean politics, particularly as the country navigates complex international relationships.
