Lee Jae-myung wins South Korean presidential election

Lee Jae-myung, a candidate from the opposition Democratic Party of Korea, won the presidential election in the country, gaining 49.42% of the vote after processing 100% of the ballots. This is evidenced by the voting results published on June 4 by the Yonhap news agency.

His opponent, Kim Moon-soo, a presidential candidate from the Conservative People's Power Party, scored 41.15%.

Kim Moon-soo admitted defeat in the country's elections on the same day. He also thanked his supporters and party members for their trust and support. He also congratulated Lee Jae-myung on his victory.

Early presidential elections in South Korea were called after the country's Constitutional Court approved the impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol. Then Han Dok-soo was declared acting head of state.