Lee Jae-myung Declared Likely Next South Korean President Amid Legal Challenges
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Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party was elected President of South Korea amid political turmoil and high voter turnout, succeeding Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted after a brief martial law declaration. Lee faces significant challenges including economic recovery and navigating US-China tensions, while his presidency is also under scrutiny due to ongoing criminal trials.
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