Exit Poll results were published by the South Korean KBS, MBC and SBS TV stations Shortly after closing the polling stations at 20 local time (13 in Poland). According to this survey, the third in the Li Dzun Sceen Stake from a small conservative new party of reforms received 7.7 percent.
Three other post -election polls, including JTBC TV, Rthey point to the victory of Li with support at the level of about 50 percent.
Presidential elections in South Korea. Exit Poll: Li dze Mjung
In Tuesday's elections it was recorded The highest attendance since 1997. An hour before the closing of polling stations from 44.39 million entitled 77.8 percent voted – results from the data of the State Electoral Commission, cited by the Yonhap agency.
Among the first reactions to the results of exit poll, KBS television quotes the leader of the Democratic Party Parka Chan de, who estimated that LThey made a “fiery court over the regime”referring to the ruling party of the people's authorities, from which the former president of Jun Jeron Jun comes.
Jun Jeron Jerol removed from power. New elections were necessary
The election took place six months after the then President Jun announced only six hours of martial law. His decision of December 3 recalled dark memories of military regimes in South Korea. and plunged the country in economic and political crisis.
Jun was removed from power December 14 by the decision of the National Assembly. The Constitutional Tribunal approved the application for Impeachment Juna on April 4, which meant the need to write early elections.
Li played a key role in forcing the abolition of martial law and putting Jun into an accusation. His actions put him on the forehead of the presidential race throughout the entire election campaign started in mid -May.
Born in 1963 in a mountain village in Andong, in the east of the country, Li went from poverty to the Supreme Office in the state. In childhood, he worked illegally in factories, where he suffered serious accidents, as a result of which he suffered a permanent injury. Despite the lack of formal secondary education, he managed to pass the lawyer exam, through self -education, and then for almost two decades he worked as a lawyer specializing in human and work rights before in 2005 entered politics.
Li gained publicity as the mayor of Seondgnam (2010-2018), introducing free social care programs, and then as Governor of the Gyeonggi province (2018-2021), gaining recognition for effective region management during the Covid-19 pandemic. After losing in the presidential election in 2022 with Jun Sucze Jeol, Li He won the mandate of the deputy and was elected chairman of the Democratic Partystrengthening your position of the main voice of the opposition
His attitude, often referred to as populist, He focuses on economic justice and limiting unevenness, postulating, among others basic income. His career was not without scandals, including corruption allegations.
At the beginning of 2024. He survived the attemptwhen he was stabbed with a knife in the neck by a man who, as he testified, did not want to let Li become president. The politician was also to receive threats during the election campaign, and therefore he often spoke from behind a bulletproof glass and wore a bulletproof vest.
Li promised to unite a polarized country
During election rallies, Li promised to unite a very polarized country and build a “real Republic of Korea”. Among his postulates, he declared tightening the requirements regarding the imposition of martial law through the head of state. He also announced constitutional reforms, including Introduction of the president's two -wayness and the second round system in the election.
Li declares actions to revive small and medium -sized enterprises and stimulate a slow economy. He also promised to reduce unevenness and stimulate growth through intensive government investments in technology and talent development.
In foreign policy, Li has committed himself to Strengthening the South Korean Alliance from the USA and three -way cooperation with Japan against the threat of nuclear North Korea, At the same time, striving to improve relations with China and Russia, countries that – as he said – “should not be antagonized”.
If the majority of votes after all votes are converted by the National Electoral Commission, the majority, will cover the office of head of state without a traditional, two -month transitional period. This will happen shortly after the official results will be announced, which may occur on Wednesday.