Lee Jae-myung Declared Winner! Korea's New President Confirmed
In the South Korean presidential election held today (3rd), voting concluded at 8 PM local time. As the ballot counting is underway, major media outlets announced around midnight that Lee Jae-myung is 'certainly victorious.' In his brief remarks, Lee stated, 'I pay my respects to the great decision made by the people.'
As of now, the total vote count has reached 43.01%, with Lee's votes at 48.99% and his opponent Kim Moon-soo at 42.66%, widening the gap as counting progresses.
Lee stepped out from his home around 11:50 PM and addressed his gathered supporters, expressing cautious optimism as the voting results are still being counted. He committed to doing his utmost to meet the expectations of the people and fulfill his significant responsibilities moving forward before heading to the National Assembly.
