South Korea's Presidential Race: A Tight Contest with High Stakes
From Graft Prosecutor to Opposition Leader
Woohae Cho for The New York Times
SEOUL, South Korea - The presidential election in South Korea is set to be a close race, with the front-runners representing very different political views. Yoon Suk Yeol, a former graft prosecutor turned opposition leader, is running on a promise to crack down on corruption and reform the country's political system. His main rival, Lee Jae-myung, is the candidate of the ruling Democratic Party and a former mayor of Seongnam, a satellite city of Seoul. Lee has pledged to increase social welfare programs and reduce economic inequality.
The election is being held at a time of great uncertainty for South Korea. The country is facing a range of challenges, including a slowing economy, rising unemployment, and a growing threat from North Korea. The next president will need to address these issues while also maintaining a strong relationship with the United States, South Korea's main ally.
The presidential election is scheduled to be held on March 9, 2022. The winner will serve a five-year term. Whoever wins the election will face a number of challenges, including a slowing economy, rising unemployment, and a growing threat from North Korea. The next president will need to address these issues while also maintaining a strong relationship with the United States, South Korea's main ally.
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