South Korean election campaign sparks US alliance questions
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Source: Nikkei Asia
Published: 2026-05-29 07:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Education, South Korea, Law & Courts, Elections, Asia Pacific
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung sees the June 3 local elections as a chance to expand his ruling Democratic Party's control of the country. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Ahn Seong-bok and Getty Images)
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