South Korea Votes in Crucial Presidential Election
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South Koreans voted in a snap presidential election on Tuesday, choosing between Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party and Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party. Lee is favored to win, according to polls. The new president, taking office Wednesday, faces challenges including economic recovery, geopolitical tensions, and the aftermath of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law decree and subsequent impeachment.
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