A liberal lawyer expelled on Tuesday to the presidential candidate of the ruling party of South Korea, ending months of political instability that began with a failed declaration of martial law.
A joint output survey of three main stations, KBS, MBC and SBS, He showed that, with 51.7% of the votes, Lee Jae-Myung He was far ahead of his conservative rival, Kim Moon-Soo, who obtained 39.3%. Another pollster, Jowon C&I, had Lee later with 55.1% of the votes and Kim 36.7%.
NBC News could not independently confirm the results of the surveys. But in case they are correct, Lee, 61, will swear as president of the US key ally. UU. Wednesday.
The election took place six months after the day after the then president Yoon Suk Yeol surprised the democracy of East Asia of more than 50 million people by abruptly declaring the martial law, citing the threats of the “antistatal forces” and accusing the parliament controlled by the opposition of paralyzing the government.
Directed by Lee, legislators accused Yoon on December 14 for the short -term order, after which South Korea was led by a series of interim presidents. The leadership vacuum has hindered South Korea in Washington at a time when he is trying to negotiate with the Trump administration on a “reciprocal” rate of 25% and other taxes.
Lee, 61, who lost Yoon in 2022, had been considered the most likely that he was successful since his dismissal. The election was activated in April when Yoon’s accusation was confirmed by the Constitutional Court of South Korea.
But South Korean voters were encouraged more by the wrath of Yoon’s Power Power Power Party Conservative Party than for an affinity for Lee.
“His victory is not thanks to any particular policy proposal, but rather as a result of Yoon’s spectacular collapse,” said Leif-Easley, a professor of international studies at Ewha Womans University in Seoul.
The episode of the martial law has unstable South Korea, which passed decades under the military-authoritarian government. Polarization between liberals and conservatives in the country has also worsened, with regular demonstrations against Yoon and a presidential campaign full of personal attacks.
Some voters directed his anger to Kim, the candidate for Yoon’s former Power Power Power, although Yoon left the game last month in an effort to help his campaign.
“I think reads will restore the democratic system and establish a democratic government,” said Lee Jung Sup, an executive of the company in Seoul. “Then, our economy will be revitalized.”
Kim, who was a low Labor Minister Yoon, opposed his accusation, but criticized the declaration of martial law. The supporters pointed out Kim’s squeaky cleaning record, contrasting it with Lee’s participation in several criminal trials.
“It is unfair to reflect the martial law declared by the former president about Kim,” said Oh Chang-Soo, a religious leader retired in his 60 years.
Lee’s votes for punishing those involved in the order of martial law have increased the fear of greater political agitation. Yoon is still in trial for insurrection charges, a crime that is punished with death or life in prison.
Lee said this week that, in addition to addressing economic concerns and internal division, its main priority is to reach a commercial agreement with the United States.
In addition to the 25%rate, which will enter into force on July 9, the South Korean -dependent economy is vulnerable to the specific American taxes in the sector on some of its most important exports, such as steel and cars.
When asked about Trump’s trend to press his negotiating partners, Lee said: “That is a type of political behavior exhibited by powerful nations, and we must endure it well.”
“If the President of the Republic of Korea, Kowtowing briefly, would prosper 52 million people, then he must do it,” said the Christian transmission system of South Korea on Monday, using the country’s formal name.
While Trump is a formidable figure, Lee said, diplomacy should be mutually beneficial, and “I am not an easy opponent.”
“We have a good number of cards to play,” he said. “There are things to give and take both sides.”
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