4 h. ago South Korea’s presidential race in chaos amid conservative clash, liberal legal battles

Conservatives are fighting among themselves over which candidate to field, while the liberal front-runner faces legal challenges.

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4 d. ago South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s resignation, court ruling against Lee

Han Duck-soo’s resignation amid speculation about entering the presidential race complicates the contest, and coincides with a court ruling against rival Lee Jae-myung.

Politics

4 d. ago South Korea presidential race heats up with Han’s entry, court ruling against Lee

Han Duck-soo joining the race to become the country’s next leader complicates the contest, and coincides with a retrial for rival Lee Jae-myung.

Politics

5 d. ago South Korea’s presidential race shaken as top court sends Lee’s case back for retrial

The ruling could sway moderate voters even if Lee stays on the ballot, experts say.

Politics

2 w. ago A ‘wild card’ emerges in South Korea’s presidential race: the prime minister

A new poll shows acting president Han Duck-soo, a 75-year-old technocrat, leading among conservative voters after Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment.

Politics

4 w. ago Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll

As the fallen president remains in his official home and continues to be active in politics, officials say no date has been set for a snap poll.

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