ELECTION WINNER TO ENTER TOP OFFICE IMMEDIATELY

In this segment of our special news coverage we touch upon the election and its implications on diplomacy defense and the economy with a local pundit.

For more I have Doctor Bong Youngshik a visiting professor at Yonsei University here in the studio.

Dr. Bong it's a pleasure to have you here.

1-1) Dr. Bong, contrary to initial expectations, turnout for EARLY VOTING did not surpass the high noted in 2022 of 36.9%

1-2) Dr. Bong, when might we learn about the outcome of this presidential election?

2) Dr. Bong, this time tomorrow, a new administration will be in office seeking to chart a path forward for South Korea, and I'd like to touch upon the tasks ahead.

3) Likewise, Dr. Bong, what would be the strategy adopted by a conservative leader to talks with the U.S. over tariffs?

4) Dr. Bong, with regard to Seoul's North Korea policy, do you believe we'll see a tangible discrepancy in policy depending on which party takes on the ruling role?

5) And Dr. Bong, beyond politics, as a scholar, between the choice of carrots and sticks, what do you propose in dealing with North Korea?

6) Dr. Bong, staying with security matters and keeping in mind the current state of geopolitics, do you believe the next South Korean president, regardless of his political affiliation, will serve to keep Seoul's ties with Tokyo on a future-oriented track?

7) Dr. Bong, is the Trump administration a reliable partner for Seoul?

8) Dr. Bong, Mr. Trump's Oval Office receptions of his foreign counterparts are causing a bit of concern.

9) Dr. Bong, back on domestic politics.

10) Dr. Bong, one thing the contenders managed to agree upon during their final debate was that the Korean society is deeply divided.

All right.