South Korea: Yoon Sook-Yeol wins presidential election

Completed presidential elections in South Korea and the big winner was Yoon Sook-Yeol with a percentage 48.6% vs. 47.8%in one of the most ambiguous electoral contests of recent years in the country.

According to Reuters, Yoon was his candidate People’s Power Party and prevailed over the ruling candidate Democratic Party Li Jae-Myung, with counted over 98% of the votes.

In fact, in a press conference given by Lee, he admitted his defeat and congratulated his opponent. “I did my best, but I did not live up to your expectations,” he told those who voted for him. At the same time, he sent a message to the elected president of South Korea, calling on him to leave behind any differences and to inaugurate an era of unity.

It is noted that the French Agency reports that South Korea’s new president faces a number of challenges. Among those that stand out are the escalation of tensions from North Korea and the management of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: News Beast

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