Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Jun 04, 2025
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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced
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Watch: BBC on the ground in Seoul as new president is announced

Millions vote in Tuesday's snap election

Triggered by former president Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment over his failed martial law bid,  millions voted in Tuesday's snap election. Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party conceded defeat and congratulated Lee Jae-myung, who had fought this election as a referendum on martial law – promising to make sure it would never happen again.

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie reports from Seoul

The BBC's Jean Mackenzie reports from a Democratic Party victory rally in central Seoul, as the election results are announced.

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Original source: BBC News