A quiet chorus of sighs in South Korea


South Korean presidential hopeful Lee Jae-Myung. — NYT

WITH the South Korean presidential election just a few days away, the mood among voters around me feels laden not with anticipation or relief, but with a heavy sense of disillusionment – a quiet chorus of sighs.

At first glance, you might think it is the typical emotional ups and downs during any election, but the prevailing mood I observe goes deeper than just campaign fatigue or political rivalry.

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