🇰🇷 Lee Jae-myung, former leader of South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party of Korea, has officially secured his spot as the party's candidate for the June 3 snap presidential election. The announcement, made Sunday, solidifies his status as a frontrunner in what's shaping up to be a high-stakes political showdown.
Lee's lead in opinion polls has stunned analysts—he's maintained a double-digit gap over rivals from the conservative People Power Party, which will finalize its own candidate by May 3. 🔥 Voters are buzzing about his progressive economic reforms and calls for affordable housing, themes resonating with younger demographics.
🗳️ With just weeks until the election, all eyes are on whether Lee's momentum can outlast the conservative camp's counter-strategies. Analysts say this race could redefine South Korea's approach to issues like inequality and climate policy.
Stay tuned as we track this political drama unfolding faster than a K-drama finale! 🌐✨
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ROK's Lee Jae-myung elected as Democratic Party presidential candidate
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