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Voting underway in South Korea's snap presidential election

Millions vote for a new president after six months of turmoil sparked by a failed martial law attempt

The failed military coup in South Korea last December has led to a polarised electorate who are now voting to select a new president.

Also in the programme, talks between Ukraine and Russian have ended without a ceasefire agreement, with Kyiv's delegation saying Russia was to blame.

We'll hear about the suffering of pregnant women and newborns in Gaza as the war continues there.

And we'll speak to one of the activists from a ship crewed by pro Palestinian activists trying to bring aid to Gaza.

Presenters: James Copnall and Victoria Uwonkunda

Photo: Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, and his wife Kim Keon Hee, wait to vote at a polling station during the presidential election, in Seoul. 3 June 2025 / Reuters)

50 minutes

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  • Tue 3 Jun 202505:06GMT