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South Korea’s presidential election will end months of domestic political turmoil, but the winner could change the face of the country’s relationship with the United States.
The next president will face daunting challenges to heal a polarized nation and bring stability after months of political turmoil.
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Lee currently holds a sizable lead in opinion polling. A Gallup poll reportedly showed that 49% of respondents were in favor of Lee becoming president.
As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.
When then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree plunged South Korea into chaos, it plummeted sales at Park Myung-Ja's diner in Jechon and became a turning point for many voters in the town.
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