June 26, 2025
South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung who rode wave of anger over December martial law will need well-defined policies, analysts say
Lee wins 49.4% of votes in heavy turnout as the election was called after Yoon ousted over martial law
The new leader will face the challenge of rallying a society deeply scarred by the attempt at military rule and an export-heavy economy reeling from an unpredictable US
Bird flu has infected 70 people in the country over the past year as it has spread aggressively among cattle herds and poultry flocks
The Jun 3 election comes after months of political turmoil following the botched attempt by former leader Yoon Suk Yeol to impose martial law
The charge of insurrection faced by the impeached leader is punishable by life imprisonment or even death, although South Korea has not executed anyone in decades
Security is being tightened around the court as both pro and anti-Yoon contingents are expected to take to the streets to hear the ruling due in a few days
