Breaking news: Center-left candidate wins South Korea’s presidential election

Lee Jae-myung rode a wave of anger against South Korea's former leader, Yoon Suk Yeol.

View in browser June 3, 2025, 1:26 p.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Jun Michael Park for The New York Times Lee Jae-myung Is Elected President of South Korea The center-left Democratic Party candidate rode a wave of anger against former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his conservative People Power Party after months of political turmoil. Follow live updates More Top Stories The Dutch government has collapsed over a migration dispute. → Ukraine hid attack drones in Russia. These videos show what happened next. → The acting FEMA chief told his staff that he didn't know the U.S. had a hurricane season. → Want to stay updated on what's happening in East Asia, Eastern Europe and Western Europe? Sign up for Your Places: Global Update, and we'll send our latest coverage to your inbox. Get it in your inbox If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018