Hong Joon Pyo of the conservative Liberty Korea Party got 23.3% and Ahn Cheol Soo of the centrist People's Party got 21.8%, the poll results showed. "I humbly accept the people's choice," Mr Anh said, while Mr Hong said, "I accept this election's outcome." The incoming president will have to tackle several issues such North Korea, the sluggish economy and deeply rooted corruption. Mr Moon has been under criticism from conservatives who view him as soft on North Korea and worry that his election victory might benefit North Korea and cause strained relations with the United States. The Japanese government has called on the new South Korean government to fully implement the 2015 agreement to "finally and irreversibly" resolve the comfort women issue.

Source: Bangkok Post May 09, 2017 14:15 UTC