Election brings major political shift to South Korea

South Koreans have elected their new president, Democratic Party candidate Moon Jae-in, in a major political shift for the country. The early election had been called after a corruption scandal led to the impeachment of former president Park Geun-hye. The scandal has left the country deeply divided, but, as ... reports, President-Elect Moon has promised to unify South Koreans.

Supporters celebrate in front of a poster of Moon Jae-in (AAP) Source: AAP