South Korea to elect new leader to tackle soaring house prices, inequality
Seoul, South Korea Reuters Some 44 million South Koreans are heading to polls to elect the country’s next president on Wednesday, capping a race that has been marked by a series of surprises, scandals and smear campaigns. The winner of the election will face mounting challenges including deepening inequality and surging housing prices that have […]
South Korea candidates kick off presidential race dominated by scandal, third-party challenge
Seoul, South KoreaReuters South Korea’s presidential candidates formally began campaigning on Tuesday in what is set to be the tightest race in 20 years between its two main parties, dominated by scandals that have allowed a third challenger to potentially play the role of kingmaker. Polls say voters are looking for a president who can […]