His brief imposition of martial law late last year led to widespread protests and a constitutional crisis. The fallout left South Korea in political turmoil, with major implications for its economy and foreign relations. Liberal candidate Lee Jae-myung of ...

South Korea’s presidential election will end months of domestic political turmoil, but the winner could change the face of the country’s relationship with the United States.

When then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree plunged South Korea into chaos, it plummeted sales at Park Myung-Ja's diner in Jechon and became a turning point for many voters in the town.

That’s an indication some voters aren’t really buying Lee’s attempts to shift toward the political centre. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.