Lee Jae-myung's Electoral Victory Marks a Surprising Shift in Political Fate

Jan Camenzind Broomby, a correspondent for France 24, reports from Seoul after the remarkable political event on Tuesday, where Lee Jae-myung emerged victorious in the presidential election, becoming the next leader of South Korea. With hopes of a democratic revitalization in the air, South Koreans view Lee as a potential exemplar of hope following the catastrophic endeavors of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who narrowly avoided a martial law catastrophe in December and was subsequently impeached, sending shockwaves through South Korea’s political sphere.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20250603-lee-jae-myung-s-presidential-win-a-dramatic-reversal-of-fortunes