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Moon Jae-in Claims Victory In South Korea

Addressing cheering supporters in Seoul, Mr Moon promised to create a country of justice and to govern for all South Koreans.

Liberal human rights lawyer, Moon Jae-in, has claimed victory in South Korea's presidential election. The election follows months of turmoil caused by the impeachment of conservative president Park Geun-hye. Also on the programme: Nigerian musician Femi Kuti on playing a single saxophone note for over 45 minutes; and former minister Alain Richard gives his backing to France's new president.

(Photo:Moon Jae-in delivers a speech in Seoul, South Korea, 10 May 2017. Credit: EPA/YONHAP SOUTH KOREA OUT)

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