Seoul (CNN) South Korea's presidential election has been won by Moon Jae-in, a liberal who favors a more open policy towards North Korea. The election of Moon, a 64-year-old former human rights lawyer, is likely to mean an overhaul for Seoul's policy on North Korea. Voters said corruption and the economy were major issues going into the election , followed by North Korea. Early votingJUST WATCHED South Korea: Park Geun-hye impeachment upheld Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH South Korea: Park Geun-hye impeachment upheld 01:12More than 11 million people -- about 26% of the electorate -- participated in early voting, according to the national election committee. What voters wantedDespite the global focus on North Korea, the biggest priorities for South Koreans were the economy and corruption.

Source: CNN May 09, 2017 04:55 UTC