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S Korean conservative former prosecutor declares win in presidential race

A conservative former prosecutor declared victory in South Korea's presidential election on Thursday after his liberal ruling party rival conceded defeat after a battle in politically divided nation

Six-day overseas voting begins for South Korean presidential election

Overseas voting for the March 9 South Korean presidential election kicked off on Wednesday for a six-day run, the country's National Election Commission (NEC) said.

S Korea Prez expects March presidential election to bring hope for future

President Moon Jae-in said Saturday he expects the upcoming presidential election in March to bring hope for the future, with people to vote in a tight race between two main candidates

Over $700 mn earmarked for security of S Korean president candidates

Police in South Korea have earmarked over 700 million won ($590,000) for the security details of major presidential candidates, officials said

Trump says US may reopen economy before May 1; Canada not in hurry

Canada is still receiving repatriation flights for Canadians who have been stranded abroad. Trudeau said travel restrictions will remain for many weeks

South Korea polls: Moon Jae-in claims win, favours talk with North Korea

With around 34% of the vote counted, Moon led by 39.36% of the total vote share

South Korea elections: Liberal Moon Jae-in set to win, say exit polls

He will succeed conservative Park Geun-hye, who was impeached on corruption charges