South Koreans elect a new president, ending six months of political upheaval

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Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung has won South Korea's presidential election with 94 per cent of the votes now counted. The election ends more than six months of political turmoil after former president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. He's now facing trial on rebellion charges. Guest: Jean Lee is a fellow at the East West Centre in Honolulu, and a former Seoul bureau chief for Associated Press Producer: Anne Barker

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