SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in's ruling Democratic Party won Wednesday's general election, claiming the biggest majority in the National Assembly by any party since the country's transition to democracy in 1987.
Victory allows president to push ahead with income redistribution policies
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Former South Korean prime Minister Lee Nak-yon, of the ruling Democratic Party, celebrates his constituency win at his election office in Seoul's Jongno district on Wednesday. Lee is considered to be a potential runner for the presidency in 2022. © Kyodo
SEOUL -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in's ruling Democratic Party won Wednesday's general election, claiming the biggest majority in the National Assembly by any party since the country's transition to democracy in 1987.