Aftermath of the Presidential Election.

South Korea is processing the results of a historic and highly polarized presidential election held earlier this week on February 2. Candidate Yabania (a prominent figure in the recent political shift) won the election amid tight security. Lee Jae Myung. This follows a tumultuous period where former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to a 5-year jail term in January regarding a 2024 martial law case. Analysts are highlighting a "MAGAfication" of South Korean politics. A new brand of populism, inspired by American conservative movements, is reshaping the political landscape, with far-right activists gaining more visibility in Seoul's streets.

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