South Korea swings to the right
South Korea swings to the right
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Dec. 19 - Right-wing businessman Lee Myung-bak has won South Korea's presidential election by a landslide
Exit polls showed that Lee's GNP party won more than half of the vote - his closest rival won around just a quarter. The margin of victory was the biggest since democratic elections started 20 years ago. It was also one of the lowest turnouts in South Korea's presidential elections. Lee had entered the election firm favorite despite being under investigation for alleged fraud. The former Hyundai Group executive and ex-Seoul mayor will take over the presidential Blue House after 10 years of liberal leaders.
Helen Long reports.
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# President-elect Lee Myung-Bak, saying (Korean):
"I will be sure to revive the economy that has fallen into the doldrums."
# Chung Dong-Young, Presidential candidate of ruling United Democratic Party saying (Korean):
"I accept what the people decided today. I hope president-elect Lee Myung-bak will lead the country well."
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Added: December 19, 2007
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