Lee Jae-myung projected to win South Korean presidential election

South Korea's presidential election saw Lee Jae-myung secure a decisive victory with 51.7% of the vote, a 12.4 percentage point lead over conservative Kim Moon-soo, while another right-wing candidate garnered just 7.7%. Voter turnout hit an unprecedented high of 80%, up from 80.7% in 1997, and Lee's win could shape Seoul's relationship with Tokyo amid concerns about the economy and political instability.