Lee Jae-myung wins S.Korea’s Presidential election

Lee Jae-myung wins S.Korea’s Presidential election

NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: South Korea’s opposition leader Lee Jae-myung is set to become the next president following a snap election. Official results have put him well ahead of his main rival, incumbent President Kim Moon-soo, who conceded defeat this morning. Leader of the ruling conservative People Power Party, Moon accepted the defeat in a speech, congratulating Lee on his victory and saying that he humbly accepts the people’s decision. Lee’s victory comes exactly six months after the country’s previous leader declared martial law and plunged the nation into chaos. With more than 99 per cent of ballots counted, Lee commands a lead of over 2 million votes according to official results released by South Korea’s election authorities.

This election was closely watched and may now offer South Koreans some semblance of political stability after half a year of uncertainty and turmoil as the US ally and economic powerhouse navigated the aftermath of the martial law crisis.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his election as president of South Korea.

He said on X, "Congratulations to Mr Lee Jae-myung on being elected as the President of the Republic of Korea (ROK). Look forward to working together to further expand and strengthen the India-ROK Special Strategic Partnership."
 

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