South Korea prepares for a snap presidential election following Yoon Suk-yeol's impeachment due to a controversial martial law declaration. Liberal frontrunner Lee Jae-myung, buoyed by public discontent, leads in recent polls. The election features six candidates, with Kim Moon-soo of the conservative party trailing significantly. Challenges await the new president, including internal division, global trade tensions, and the nuclear threat from North Korea. The campaign has been marred by personal attacks, overshadowing substantive political debates and policy discussions, hinting at a tumultuous future ahead.
Candidates have exchanged insults and personal attacks have frequently overshadowed policy proposals. On a televised debate last week, Lee called Kim "Yoon Suk-yeol's avatar."
The next president will immediately face challenges including strained domestic unity, renewed global trade tensions with the US and the continued threat from North Korea's expanding nuclear programme.
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