South Korea’s presidential election result was never really in doubt. The real question is which version of Lee Jae-myung will now govern the highly polarized nation of 50 million.

President Lee told reporters that all the figures he nominated are not only loyal to the people, but also competent. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The U.S. ally has been without a permanent leader since late last year, when Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached over his botched declaration of martial law.