Exit polls in South Korea forecast that Liberal candidate Moon Jae-in will win an election today to succeed ousted President Park Geun-hye. <br/><br/>It put Mr Moon on 41.4 per cent, with his nearest challenger, Conservative Hong Joon-Pyo, on 23.3 per cent. Mr Moon favours greater dialogue with North Korea, in a change to current South Korean policy. <br/><br/>The early election was called after a corruption scandal led to the impeachment of the former president. Record turnout was expected and if Mr Moon's victory is confirmed he is likely to be sworn in tomorrow.
News On AIR | May 9, 2017 6:27 PM
South Korea exit poll forecasts win for Moon Jae-in