Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Historic Snap Election
South Korea reclaims its democracy as Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency in Historic Snap Election. In a momentous turn of events, Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the new President of South Korea following a high-stakes snap election triggered by the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol. With nearly 80% voter turnout the highest in nearly three decades South Koreans sent a powerful message: a rejection of authoritarianism and a firm embrace of democratic values.