The next president will face daunting challenges to heal a polarized nation and bring stability after months of political turmoil.

As South Korea's election nears, Lee Jae-myung's approach to U.S.-China relations sparks debate, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of the race.

When then-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law decree plunged South Korea into chaos, it plummeted sales at Park Myung-Ja's diner in Jechon and became a turning point for many voters in the town.

Lee Jae-myung is heavily favored to win Tuesday's snap election, riding on a wave of public disappointment over Yoon’s martial law debacle.

That’s an indication some voters aren’t really buying Lee’s attempts to shift toward the political centre. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

It is still recovering from the martial law crisis last December, when the president, Yoon Suk Yeol, tried to orchestrate a military takeover. He failed, because of resistance from the public and politicians, and was impeached, triggering this snap election to choose his successor.

No matter who clinches South Korea’s presidential election this week, one outcome is certain: the country’s crypto industry is poised to win.

With their economic future at stake, young South Koreans are becoming a decisive voting bloc in this snap election