Seoul, May 23, 2025 (AFP) - Meet the Yoonies: ex-president's shadow looms over South Korean poll

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2025-05-23

He imposed martial law, sent armed troops to parliament, and was unceremoniously stripped of office -- but some South Koreans still believe disgraced ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol is the country's true leader. Yoon is barred from standing in the June 3 snap election triggered by his ouster, but experts say his influence continues to loom over the poll as he drew extreme religious figures and right-wing YouTubers into mainstream politics. These die-h......

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