SEOUL -- Lee Jae-myung has been elected South Korea's next president, the National Election Commission said early Wednesday, putting the left-leaning Democratic Party into power following a monthslong political crisis.
South Korea election
Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidential election
Left-leaning politician prevails after backlash against ex-president's martial law
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Democratic Party Lee Jae-myung gestures during an address in front of supporters in Seoul on June 4. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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