'We know from history the fates of South Korean presidents from both parties haven't been good'
Lee Jae-myung’s rise to the presidency is a story of resilience and division. Once a child laborer with a disabling injury, he overcame immense adversity to become South Korea’s new liberal president, replacing ousted conservative Yoon Suk Yeol. His victory has stirred sharp debate: hailed by some as a bold reformer, feared by others as a threat to democratic norms. France 24's Carys Garland speaks with Oxford’s Professor Edward Howell to explore what lies ahead for South Korea’s fragile democracy.
Lee Jae-myung’s rise to the presidency is a story of resilience and division. Once a child laborer with a disabling injury, he overcame immense adversity to become South Korea’s new liberal president, replacing ousted conservative Yoon Suk Yeol. His victory has stirred sharp debate: hailed by some as a bold reformer, feared by others as a threat to democratic norms. France 24's Carys Garland speaks with Oxford’s Professor Edward Howell to explore what lies ahead for South Korea’s fragile democracy.
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