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South Korea Votes for a New President
A huge corruption scandal involving the former president led to early elections
A huge corruption scandal involving the former president led to early elections. A record turnout is expected, particularly among young voters.
Also in the programme; The governor of Jakarta, Ahok, has sentenced to two years in prison for blasphemy after he referred to a verse in the Koran on the campaign trail last year. We get reaction from Indonesia.
And at 46 minutes and 38 seconds, how did Nigerian saxophonist, Femi Kuti break the record for the longest ever note?
(Image: Voter at polling station in Seoul Credit: Jean Chung/Getty Images)
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