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South Korea’s liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung is expected to win election, exit poll shows
The Meaning of Lee Jae-myung’s Election Triumph
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South Korea’s new president Lee Jae-myung brings uncertainty to Seoul’s foreign policy
Left-leaning election winner has previously made controversial foreign policy statements and could move Seoul closer to Beijing, at a time when North Korea poses a growing threat.
3 reasons South Korea’s election could reshape Asia’s alliances
Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is poised to win South Korea’s snap election, according to surveys. His victory could shift Seoul’s foreign policy away from the US-Japan axis towards closer ties with China.
Japan to study new South Korean president's foreign policy
The Japanese government plans to cautiously study the foreign policy of new South Korean president Lee Jae-myung, who has taken tough positions on Japan in the past.
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South Korea election results 2025: Who won, who lost, what’s next?
Earlier, exit polls by South Korea’s three major TV stations – KBS, MBC and SBS – projected a comfortable win for Lee. The exit polls projected more than 50 percent of the vote for the opposition candidate and 39 percent for Kim.
Continuity or reset? Japan, China seek clues to S. Korea President Lee Jae-myung’s foreign policy
TOKYO/CHONGQING: South Korea's East Asian neighbours Japan and China on Wednesday (June 4) quickly congratulated President Lee Jae-myung on his resounding election win, even as both countries are closely watching for clues to how the liberal leader will approach bilateral relations.
Poland Election: Ukraine Skeptic Candidate Swings Surprise Victory
Karol Nawrocki, a right-wing nationalist, flipped exit poll results and defeated Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski.
South Korea’s main conservative candidate Kim Moon Soo concedes defeat in the presidential election
Seoul, South Korea — Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung is forecast to win South Korea's snap presidential election, a joint exit poll on Tuesday showed, two months after his archrival and then conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was removed from office over his short-lived imposition of martial law.