South Korea: Yun Suk-yeol wins presidential election

Conservative opposition candidate Yoon Sook-yeol is the winner of South Korea’s presidential election in one of the most ambiguous elections in recent years, which will shape the policy of the fourth largest economy in the next five years. .

Yun, a candidate from the ruling People’s Party, won over ruling Democratic Party candidate Li Jae-myung with 48.6% to 47.8%, with more than 98% of the vote counted.

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.

On his way to the Conservative Party headquarters, Yoon warmly thanked the crowd of supporters who had gathered outside his home.

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: AMPE

Source: Capital

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