Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced
Summary
Millions of people voted in a sudden election in South Korea after the former president was impeached. Lee Jae-myung won the election and promised to prevent any future attempts at martial law.Key Facts
- The snap election in South Korea was held due to the impeachment of former president Yoon Suk Yeol.
- Lee Jae-myung from the Democratic Party won the election.
- Kim Moon-soo from the People Power Party conceded defeat.
- The election was partly focused on martial law issues.
- The BBC reported live from a victory rally in central Seoul.
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