Lee Jae-myung Wins South Korean Presidency: Pledges Economic Revival and Overcoming Internal Strife
South Korea held its presidential election on the 3rd, with 80% of the votes counted by 1:20 am on the 4th, where Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party led with 48.37% of the votes, confirming his victory. In his victory speech, Lee vowed to never allow the military to threaten citizens with weapons granted by the public and promised to do his utmost to revitalize the economy and restore livelihoods.
He emphasized that his primary mission entrusted to him is to overcome internal strife and ensure the military does not stage a coup against civilians. His victory will open a new term and he hopes to swiftly improve the lives of the citizenry.
Came from a poor family, Lee Jae-myung has struggled through hard times, and his background and unique style are widely anticipated. Analysts point out that his victory benefits from public sentiment towards the former president and the desire for a renewed political order.
